J. E. N. L. De Rham

J. E. N. L. De Rham was a mathematician known for his work in topology and differential geometry. He developed de Rham cohomology, a method to study the shape of spaces using calculus and algebra. This approach helps identify holes and features in complex shapes by analyzing differential forms—mathematical objects that generalize functions and vectors. Essentially, de Rham’s work provides powerful tools to understand the intrinsic structure of geometric spaces, bridging calculus and topology, and has deepened our understanding of the mathematical universe, with applications in physics and other sciences.