John von Neumann

Saul I. Gass ()
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Saul I. Gass: University of Maryland

Chapter 4 in Profiles in Operations Research, 2011, pp 69-81 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The originsand initial scope of Operations Research (OR) evolved from the need to resolve operational military problems during World War II (WWII). OR’s growth and applicability as a new science has come about by its ability to assimilate, adapt, and extend old and new ideas from across a wide range of scientific developments. In particular, the interaction between OR and advances in mid-twentieth century mathematics and computers has proven to be a remarkable occurrence. The mathematician John von Neumann played a central role in these advances. He made seminal and major contributions to game theory, utility theory, stored-program computers, numerical analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation, all of which helped to advance the theory and application of OR.

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Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6281-2_4

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