Harry Pollard (mathematician)
| Harry Pollard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1919 |
| Died | November 20, 1985 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Celestial mechanics |
| Institutions | |
| Doctoral advisor | David Widder |
| Doctoral students | Donald G. Saari |
Harry Pollard (1919 – November 20, 1985) was an American mathematician. He received his Ph.D from Harvard University in 1942 under the supervision of David Widder. He then taught at Cornell University, and was Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University from 1961 until his death in 1985. He is known for his work on celestial mechanics and the n-body problem as well as for the several textbooks he authored or co-authored.
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