MATHEMATICIANS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Sierpinski, Waclaw Franciszek (1882-1969) A Polish mathematician who made outstanding contributions to set theory, which included research on the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis, number theory, and topology. Two well-known fractals, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski gasket, are named after him. Related category    • MATHEMATICIANS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP