Lucas professor of mathematics

Professor Lucas' lecture

Lucasian Chair of Mathematics, one of the most important professor titles in the field of mathematics, was established by Cambridge University in England in February 1663, and has a history of more than 300 people.

"Lucas Lecture" can be regarded as the most prestigious professor title in academic circles. At present, the scholar in charge of this chair is the famous theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who is also the author of the best-selling book A Brief History of Time. In addition, Issac Newton, a world-famous mathematician and physicist, was once one of the scholars in charge of this chair.

The "Lucas Chair" was established according to the wishes of henry lucas, a member of the University Council from 1639 to 1640. The annual income of a property is about 100, which is used as the fund for this chair. King charles ii officially approved the opening of this chair on 1664 65438+ 10/8. In February of the same year, mathematician Issac Barrow became the first "Professor Lucas" in history, and the first "Lucas Lecture" was held on March 14 of the same year.

Although "President Lucas" is the title of a mathematics professor, in fact, scholars who have made outstanding achievements in basic science and engineering will also be appointed as the chairman. Therefore, in addition to the mathematicians at the beginning, scholars in different fields were gradually appointed. In fact, scholars who have held this position also represent outstanding and influential ideas in the field of science and technology. For 300 years, this chair has recorded the evolution of science, and it is also a microcosm of the scientific revolution since the third century.

Succeeding Professor Lucas:

1664- 1669

Isaac barrow.

mathematics

1669- 1702

Sir isaac newton.

Mathematics and physics

1702- 17 10

Weston (William Whiston)

mathematics

17 1 1- 1739

Nicholas Sanders (Nicholas Sanders)