Harry1 said:Dear Professor Barton,
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I am unable to access your Historic Archive.
Could you please tell me about;
Where/when he was born
Which university (institute) he spent most of his time in research (if applicable)
What his main research field was/is.
Any other interesting facts would be most appreciated.
Barton is not a person, but rather a fictional character created by author Umberto Eco for his novel "Foucault's Pendulum".
No, Barton is a fictional character and does not exist in real life. He was created by the author for his novel "Foucault's Pendulum".
Barton's Pendulum is a fictional device created by the character Barton in the novel "Foucault's Pendulum". It is a combination of the Foucault pendulum and the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, used by the characters in the novel to create a conspiracy theory.
No, Barton's Pendulum is a fictional device and is not based on any real scientific principle. It was created by the author for his novel "Foucault's Pendulum".
In the novel, Barton's Pendulum serves as a symbol for the dangers of getting too caught up in conspiracy theories and the search for hidden meanings. It ultimately leads to the downfall of the characters who use it to create their own elaborate conspiracy theory.