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Hans Peter Luhn | |
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| Born | 1 July 1896 |
| Died | 19 August 1964 (aged 68) Armonk, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | KWIC |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science |
| Institutions | IBM |
Hans Peter Luhn (July 1, 1896 – August 19, 1964) was a German-American[2] researcher in the field of computer science and Library & Information Science for IBM, and creator of the Luhn algorithm, KWIC (Key Words In Context) indexing, and selective dissemination of information ("SDI"). His inventions have found applications in diverse areas like computer science, the textile industry, linguistics, and information science. He was awarded over 80 patents.
He created one of the earliest practical hash functions in the 1950s.
- ^ "HANS PETER LUHN, MENTOR, 68, DIES; Data-Processing Specialist Served I.B.M. 20 Years". The New York Times. New York Times. 20 August 1964. p. 29. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "HANS PETER LUHN, MENTOR, 68, DIES; Data-Processing Specialist Served I.B.M. 20 Years". The New York Times. New York Times. 20 August 1964. p. 29. Retrieved 12 September 2024.