Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONGLOBAL PRACTICE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARYSCIENTIFIC STUDIES, Dubai, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, 25 - 29 Eylül 2024, ss.486-495
In the early years of the Republic, advances in science and technology in Turkey developed in parallel with educational and university reforms. In 1933, the establishment of Istanbul University and the invitation of foreign scientists to Turkey contributed greatly to the modernization of scientific research and educational activities. During this period, basic sciences such as mathematics and physics were intensively studied in the science faculties of universities and important scientists were trained in these fields. These scientists, who made important contributions in the fields of mathematics and physics, shaped the development of science. This paper examines the prominent scientists in the fields of mathematics and physics in the early Republican period. Kerim Erim was the first person to complete his doctorate in mathematics in the Republican era. He took an active role in the dissemination of modern mathematics and the Turkishization of mathematical terms. Cahit Arf’s work, which laid the foundations of modern mathematics, draws attention. Arf’s contributions to the development of algebraic structures and number theory were recognized internationally. Feza Gürsey was one of the most prominent physicists of the Republican era. Feza Gürsey was especially known for his work on quantum mechanics and the general theory of relativity. Behram Kurşunoğlu is an internationally recognized Turkish scientist in the field of theoretical physics. He is especially known for his work on Einstein’s general theory of relativity and unified field theory. Kurşunoğlu also conducted important research in quantum mechanics and high energy physics. The contributions of these scientists played an important role in strengthening Turkey’s scientific infrastructure and gaining recognition in the international scientific community. The work of the scientists of the Republican era formed the cornerstones of Turkey’s scientific progress and contributed to the development of internationally recognized scientists.