Paul Dirac: The Man and his Work

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Paul Dirac: The Man and his Work
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Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was one of the founders of quantum theory. He is numbered alongside Newton, Maxwell and Einstein as one of the greatest physicists of all time. Together the lectures in this volume, originally presented on the occasion of the dedication ceremony for a plaque honoring Dirac in Westminster Abbey, give a unique insight into the relationship between Dirac's character and his scientific achievements. The text begins with the dedication address given by Stephen Hawking at the ceremony. Then Abraham Pais describes Dirac as a person and his approach to his work. Maurice Jacob explains how Dirac was led to introduce the concept of antimatter, and its central role in modern particle physics and cosmology. This is followed by David Olive's account of the origin and enduring influence of Dirac's work on magnetic monopoles. Finally, Sir Michael Atiyah explains the deep and widespread significance of the Dirac equation in mathematics.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 28 b/w illus.
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521583824
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	28 b/w illus.
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780521583824
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Paul Dirac: The Man and his Work

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