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Dirac: A Scientific Biography
Helge Kragh,Jack Paton +1 more
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Dirac as discussed by the authors describes the early years of a physicist's life and the discovery of quantum mechanics, including trips and thinking, and the so-called quantum electrodynamics.Abstract:
Preface 1. Early years 2. Discovery of quantum mechanics 3. Relativity and spinning electrons 4. Travels and thinking 5. The dream of philosophers 6. Quanta and fields 7. Fifty years of a physicist's life 8. 'The so-called quantum electrodynamics' 9. Electrons and ether 10. Just a disappointment 11. Adventures in cosmology 12. The purest soul 13. Philosophy in physics 14. The principle of mathematical beauty Appendices Bibliography of P. A. M. Dirac Notes and references General bibliography Index of names Index of subjects.read more
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