The existence of mysterious relations between all these different domains is the most striking and delightful feature of mathematics (having no rational explanation).
Vladimir ArnoldCryptography has generated number theory, algebraic geometry over finite fields, algebra, combinatorics and computers.
Vladimir ArnoldCelestial mechanics is the origin of dynamical systems, linear algebra, topology, variational calculus and symplectic geometry.
Vladimir ArnoldHydrodynamics procreated complex analysis, partial differential equations, Lie groups and algebra theory, cohomology theory and scientific computing.
Vladimir Arnold