Georg Cantor (Mathematician)

Georg Cantor was a German mathematician famous for founding set theory and introducing the concept of different sizes of infinity. In the late 19th century, he demonstrated that some infinities, like the set of real numbers, are larger than others, such as the set of natural numbers. His work revolutionized mathematics, challenging traditional views and laying the groundwork for modern mathematics, logic, and concepts in computer science. Although controversial in his time, Cantor's ideas are now fundamental to understanding the nature of mathematical infinity and have had lasting impacts on various fields of science and philosophy.