Pieter Willem Kasteleyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1924 |
| Died | 16 January 1996 (aged 71) Leiden |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | Leiden University |
| Known for | FKT algorithm, Random cluster model, FKG inequality, Kasteleyn transition |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Leiden University |
| Doctoral advisor | L.J. Oosterhoff, S.R. de Groot |
Pieter Willem "Piet" Kasteleyn (12 October 1924 – 16 January 1996) was a Dutch physicist famous for his contributions to the field of statistical mechanics.