Edward O. Thorp

Edward O. Thorp (born 1932) is an American mathematician, writer and university teacher.

Also recorded as Edward Oakley Thorp.

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Overview

Born at Chicago in 1932.

In detail

Edward O. Thorp studied at University of California, Los Angeles and Narbonne High School.

The field of work recorded is probability theory. Claude Shannon is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with New Mexico State University and University of California, Irvine. Membership is recorded of Institute of Mathematical Statistics.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.

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    “Edward O. Thorp”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q930755: Edward O. Thorp

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