Sir Michael Atiyah. His Life and Work
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This work, completed at the beginning of 2010, so far is only available in Catalan (pdf). Published by the Catalan Mathematical Society, here is the English summary:

The purpose of this paper is to provide a general perspective of the scientific and human impact of Sir Michael Atiyah. The presentation of the main ideas and results with which he has enriched mathematical knowledge is enhanced with information about people that have had or have a relevant role in his endeavors. The "mathematical corner" (the last section) is meant to facilitate, to the more motivated readers, a more detailed appreciation of the mathematics, and mathematical physics, in Atiyah's works. Together with the bibliographical references, we would like that this article were an invitation to explore more deeply his lucid thinking.

Following the Laudatio read on the occasion of a DHC degree awarded to Michael Atiyah by the Technical University of Catalonia (April 25, 2008), and the Poster exhibit displayed on that occasion, this paper is an attempt to present in significantly more detail the mathematical and human faces of Atiyah's life and works.
© S. Xambó
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