The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom - Couverture rigide

Farmelo, Graham

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0465018270 ISBN 13 : 9780465018277

Editeur : Basic Books, 2009

Synopsis

Paul Dirac was among the great scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of the discoverers of quantum mechanics, the most revolutionary theory of the past century, his contributions had a unique insight, eloquence, clarity, and mathematical power. His prediction of antimatter was one of the greatest triumphs in the history of physics. One of Einstein’s most admired colleagues, Dirac was in 1933 the youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize in physics.

Dirac’s personality is legendary. He was an extraordinarily reserved loner, relentlessly literal-minded and appeared to have no empathy with most people. Yet he was a family man and was intensely loyal to his friends. His tastes in the arts ranged from Beethoven to Cher, from Rembrandt to Mickey Mouse.

Based on previously undiscovered archives, The Strangest Man reveals the many facets of Dirac’s brilliantly original mind. A compelling human story, The Strangest Man also depicts a spectacularly exciting era in scientific history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Graham Farmelo is senior research fellow at the Science Museum, London, and adjunct professor of physics at Northeastern University. His previous books include It Must Be Beautiful: Great Equations of Modern Science. He lives in Richmond, England.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Basic Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0465018270
• ISBN 13: 9780465018277
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible