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Pure and Applied Mathematics From an Industrial Perspective

In: The Merging of Disciplines: New Directions in Pure, Applied, and Computational Mathematics

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  • H. O. Pollak

    (Bell Communications Research)

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The ostensible purpose of this talk is to comment on the difference between pure and applied mathematics from the point of view of a mathematician in a high-technology, diverse, industry. A second purpose, however, must also be admitted, and that purpose is nostalgic. I shall reminisce about mathematical life in the Bell Laboratories before the divestiture of the Bell System. It was exciting and enjoyable, and the excitement and joy will probably come through in this writing. Let no one draw the conclusion that life is less exciting and less enjoyable in any of the successor companies after January, 1984; I have simply recorded, and pondered the implications of, mathematics in a structure which has, like many structures, undergone some changes.

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  • H. O. Pollak, 1986. "Pure and Applied Mathematics From an Industrial Perspective," Springer Books, in: Richard E. Ewing & Kenneth I. Gross & Clyde F. Martin (ed.), The Merging of Disciplines: New Directions in Pure, Applied, and Computational Mathematics, pages 165-174, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4612-4984-9_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-4984-9_11
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