Boris (Boaz) Trakhtenbrot -- The Beginning
Mark Trakhtenbrot
TL;DR
This paper memorializes Boris Trakhtenbrot's life journey from a childhood in Eastern Europe to becoming a pioneering figure in theoretical computer science, highlighting his personal and professional milestones.
Contribution
It provides a detailed account of Trakhtenbrot's life and his foundational role in the development of theoretical computer science.
Findings
Trakhtenbrot's work significantly influenced theoretical computer science.
His life story exemplifies the impact of perseverance amidst adversity.
The paper honors his legacy and contributions to the field.
Abstract
This memorial paper tells the story of the beginning of Boris (Boaz) Trakhtenbrot's long and rich life path, full of unusual and sometimes tragic events. This path led a boy from a Jewish settlement in Eastern Europe to be recognized as one of the founding fathers of theoretical computer science.
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TopicsHistory of Computing Technologies