John Little | |
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| Born | February 1, 1928 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2024 (aged 96) |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS, PhD) |
| Known for | Little's law |
| Spouse | Elizabeth (Betty) Alden[1] |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Dynamic programming |
| Institutions | General Electric |
| Thesis | Use of Storage Water in a Hydroelectric System (1955) |
| Doctoral advisor | Philip M. Morse |
John Dutton Conant Little (February 1, 1928 – September 27, 2024) was an American operations researcher who was Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was best known for his result in operations research, Little's law.