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Edward O. Thorp

Edward Oakley Thorp (born August 14, 1932) is an American mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack researcher. He pioneered the modern applications of probability theory, including the harnessing of very small correlations for reliable financial gain.

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Alma mater
University of California, Los Angeles
Born
(1932-08-14) August 14, 1932 (age 94) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Doctoral advisor
Angus E. Taylor
Doctoral students
Howard Elton Lacey
Fields
Probability theory, Linear operators
Thesis
Compact Linear Operators in Normed Spaces (1958)

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Edward O. Thorp → University of California, Los Angeles
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Edward O. Thorp → (1932-08-14) August 14, 1932 (age 94) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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Edward O. Thorp → Angus E. Taylor
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Edward O. Thorp → Howard Elton Lacey
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Edward O. Thorp → Probability theory, Linear operators
Thesis · 1
Edward O. Thorp → Compact Linear Operators in Normed Spaces (1958)
Workplaces · 1
Edward O. Thorp → UC Irvine, New Mexico State University, MIT

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Edward O. ThorpFieldsProbability theory, Linear operators1.00infobox
Edward O. ThorpThesisCompact Linear Operators in Normed Spaces (1958)1.00infobox
Edward O. ThorpWorkplacesUC Irvine, New Mexico State University, MIT1.00infobox
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