Emmy Noether was a German mathematician born in 1882 who made significant contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. She developed Noether's theorem, which demonstrated a fundamental relationship between symmetries and conservation laws in physics. Noether's theorem states that every differentiable symmetry of a physical system results in a conservation law. For example, translational symmetry leads to conservation of momentum and rotational symmetry leads to conservation of angular momentum. Noether transformed the understanding of theoretical physics with her discovery of the deep connection between symmetries and conservation laws.

1. Emmy NoetherMathematician! By: Megan Wilson

2. About Emmy NoetherBorn on March 23, 1882

3. Died April 14, 1935

4. Born in Erlangen, Germany