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Busemann, P.

Busemann, P., was a mathematician known for his work in geometric analysis and metric geometry. He studied the properties of space and shapes, particularly how distances behave in different geometries. His research helped develop a deeper understanding of non-Euclidean geometries—spaces that don’t follow the usual rules of flat geometry—and provided tools to analyze curves, surfaces, and their limits. Busemann’s work has applications in physics, especially in understanding the shape of the universe, as well as in modern mathematical fields studying the structure and growth of spaces.