Franz Pichler (systems theorist)

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Franz Pichler (born July 23, 1936 in Thalgau ) is an Austrian systems theorist and mathematician. Until his retirement in 2004, he was Professor of Systems Theory in the Department of Computer Science at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz .

Career

Pichler learned the profession of telecommunications fitter at the Telecommunications Fitter School in Graz from 1950 to 1954. He then worked as a telecommunications technician at the telecommunications operating offices in Salzburg and Innsbruck until 1967. As an external student, he passed the Matura at the Realgymnasium Salzburg in 1961 .

From 1962 to 1967 he studied mathematics and physics at the University of Innsbruck . He completed his doctorate in 1967 with a thesis on the theory of the Walsh Fourier transform . He then was a university assistant at the chair for mathematical economics. In 1968 he moved to the University of Social and Economic Sciences in Linz (today Johannes Kepler University Linz ), to the chair for applied mathematics under Professor Hans Knapp .

This was followed by guest stays at the University of Maryland, College Park and at the National Physical Laboratory in England . In 1972 he completed his habilitation in applied mathematics and mathematical systems theory . In the following year, 1973, he was appointed professor for systems theory at Johannes Kepler University . In 1975/76 and 1982/83 he was invited to a visiting professorship at the State University of New York at Binghamton and in 1992/93 at the Universidad de Las Palmas . As part of his professorship, his main research interests were in the field of Walsh functions, mathematical systems theory and cryptography.

He retired with effect from October 1, 2004 .

History of science and technology

In addition to his actual area of ​​expertise, Franz Pichler is particularly interested in the history of information technology and electricity. He published several publications on this topic (as author or editor) and designed several exhibitions (including for the Ybbs electricity museum on the Danube , the museum in the university at the JKU Linz and the virtual museum for information technology ). He put on collections like the Real Museum for Information Technology at the JKU Linz.

Memberships

Publications

  • Pichler: Mathematical Systems Theory, Dynamic Constructions , De Gruyter Textbook, Berlin-New York, Walter de Gruyter, 1975, ISBN 3-11-003909-5
  • Pichler, Schwärtzel: CAST - computer-aided systems theory. Structure and application of systems theory method banks , Springer, 1990, ISBN 3-540-51507-0
  • Pichler, Schwärtzel: CAST - Methods in Modeling , Springer, 1992, ISBN 3-540-55405-X
  • Pichler, Pohl (ed.): Series of publications history of natural sciences and technology , Trauner Verlag
    • Volume 7: Franz Pichler: Robert von Lieben-100 years patent cathode ray relay , 2006, ISBN 3854879431
    • Volume 12: Franz Pichler: Electric writing in the distance: telegraphy in Austria; technical development 1846 - 1906 , 2007, ISBN 978-3-85499-204-2
    • Volume 14: Franz Pichler: From Knatterfunken Telegraphy to Radio Broadcasting: Development of Radio and Radio Technology in Austria 1898 - 1928 , 2008, ISBN 978-3-85499-414-5
    • Volume 20: Franz Pichler: Essays on the history of information technology: telegraphy, television, electronics, signal processing , 2010, ISBN 978-3-85499-839-6
    • Volume 21: Franz Pichler: Mobile communication by radio: From Heinrich Hertz to the cell phone network of mobile radio. For the exhibition "CAR CULTURE - Media of Mobility" at the ZKM Karlsruhe 2011/2012 , 2011, ISBN 978-3-85499-947-8
    • Volume 33: Franz Pichler: Telegraphie durch die Meere: Establishment and operation of submarine cable networks in the 19th century , 2018, ISBN 978-3-99062-251-3

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SURNAME Pichler, Franz
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian systems theorist and mathematician
DATE OF BIRTH July 23, 1936
PLACE OF BIRTH Thalgau