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Good book, The Strangest Man by Graham Farmelo a biography of Paul Dirac man into antimatter, not just physics but also generally how things were in the 1900`s including the wars and politics
True, but those were associated with ideas about matter with negative gravity and aether theories as sinks in the flow of aether as opposed to sources (squirts) which were interpreted as ordinary matter.James Reason8 said:...the first thought of antimatter was late 1800`s, not by him
Ken Natton said:‘A philosopher who regards ignorance of a scientific theory as insufficient reason for not writing about it cannot be accused of complete lack of originality.’
Ken Natton said:Ah yes yossel, an absolute masterpiece. I trust that I can expect to see your own version as your signature aphorism then? You have succeeded in making me read Broad’s quote a little differently, but I still think it was underpinned by a similar dry, pretension bursting intention as your own. My impression, from Farmelo’s account of him, is that Broad’s outlook was of the same school of thought as your own.
Paul Dirac was a British theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics. He is considered one of the strangest men in science due to his unusual personality, eccentric behaviors, and unique way of thinking.
Dirac is best known for his work on quantum mechanics, where he developed the relativistic wave equation for the electron, now known as the Dirac equation. He also made contributions to quantum field theory, quantum electrodynamics, and quantum statistics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933 for his groundbreaking work.
Dirac had a complicated relationship with his fellow physicists. He greatly admired Einstein's work and was heavily influenced by his theories, but the two had very different approaches to physics. He also had a tense relationship with Heisenberg, who was a rival in the development of quantum mechanics. Despite their differences, Dirac worked closely with both Einstein and Heisenberg throughout his career.
Dirac's upbringing in a strict, mathematical household and his early education in engineering greatly influenced his approach to physics. He had a reserved and introverted personality, which allowed him to focus deeply on his work and make groundbreaking discoveries. However, his unconventional ways of thinking often led to conflicts with his colleagues and hindered his social interactions.
Dirac's work on quantum mechanics and his equations have had a lasting impact on the field of physics. His predictions of antimatter and its properties have been confirmed by experiments, and his equations continue to be used in modern theoretical physics. Dirac's legacy also extends to his contributions to the Standard Model of particle physics and his influence on other prominent physicists, such as Richard Feynman and Murray Gell-Mann.