Carlo Somigliana Scientist

Carlo Somigliana (20 September 1860 – 20 June 1955) was an Italian mathematician and a classical mathematical physicist faithful to the school of Enrico Betti and Eugenio Beltrami. He made important contributions in elasticity. The Somigliana integral equation for elasticity is the equivalent of Green's formula for potential theory. He is also known for the Somigliana dislocations. His other contributions included seismic wave propagation and gravimetry. Also, one of his ancestors was Alessandro Volta: precisely the great Como physicist was an ancestor of Carlo's mother, Teresa Volta.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 20, 1860
Birth place	Italy , Como
Nationality	Italy
Date of death	June 20, 1955
Place of death	Italy , Valmorea
Residence	Italy
Education	Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Known for	Somigliana identity