Theodore Theodorsen

Theodore Theodorsen (January 8, 1897 – November 5, 1978) was a Norwegian-American theoretical aerodynamicist noted for his work at NACA (the forerunner of NASA) and for his contributions to the study of turbulence.

Read more about Theodore Theodorsen:  Early Years, Emigration, Johns Hopkins University, National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics, Expanding On Significant Themes, Later Years, Turbulence Theory, Theory of Relativity, Personal Life, Selected Works

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