Robert D. Richtmyer (1891-1986) was an American physicist and mathematician known primarily for his work in the fields of applied mathematics and computational physics. He made significant contributions to shock wave theory and numerical methods, particularly in relation to fluid dynamics and gas dynamics. One of his notable achievements was co-authoring the classic textbook "Methods of Applied Mathematics," which has been influential in teaching differential equations and applied mathematics techniques.
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