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Theodore von Kármán (Hungarian: (szőllőskislaki) Kármán Tódor [(søːløːʃkiʃlɒki) ˈkaːrmaːn ˈtoːdor], born Tivadar Mihály Kármán, 11 May 1881 – 6 May 1963), was a Hungarian-American mathematician, aerospace engineer, and physicist who worked in aeronautics and astronautics.
May 9, 2024 · Theodore von Kármán was a Hungarian-born American research engineer best known for his pioneering work in the use of mathematics and the basic sciences in aeronautics and astronautics. His laboratory at the California Institute of Technology later became the National Aeronautics and Space.
Learn about the life and achievements of Theodore von Kármán, a Hungarian-born engineer who became a leading expert in aerodynamics, rocketry, and jet propulsion. He was the first director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the recipient of many awards and honors.
Theodore von Kármán was a Hungarian born mathematician, aerospace engineer and physicist who worked in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics. View six larger pictures. Biography. Theodore von Kármán's parents were Helen Kohn, who was from a leading Bohemian family, and Mór Kármán who was a leading professor of philosophy and education.
A tribute to the distinguished aeronautical engineer and teacher who made outstanding contributions to modern engineering and fluid mechanics. Learn about his life, education, research, and achievements in this National Academy of Sciences publication.
Jun 25, 2012 · Known as the father of supersonic flight, Theodore von Kármán (1881 – 1963) made major contributions to aviation and space technology, aerodynamics, and improved aircraft performance during an illustrious career.
Jan 1, 2020 · Theodore von Kármán ( ∗ May 11, 1881, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, as Kármán Tódor; †May 7, 1963, in Aachen, Germany) was an aerospace engineer, mathematician, and physicist who was active primarily in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics with key contributions in aerodynamics describing supersonic and hypersonic airflow.
