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Just thought it'd be fun to see which people are regarded as the most intelligent and most important contributers to quantum physics?
confusedashell said:Just thought it'd be fun to see which people are regarded as the most intelligent and most important contributers to quantum physics?
jimmysnyder said:I'll go with pam, I'll go with P.A.M. Dirac. He has an equation. Do you?
lisab said:An equation and a notation, no less.
The ? is most appropriate.waht said:Witten?
and a femtometer.Gokul43201 said:Fermi. He has an accelerator, a paradox, a problem, a hole, a heap, a statistical distribution, a particle, a Golden Rule, an energy level and a Linux distribution named after him.
Gokul43201 said:Fermi. He has an accelerator, a paradox, a problem, a hole, a heap, a statistical distribution, a particle, a Golden Rule, an energy level and a Linux distribution named after him.
Yes, but, "Fermi function" is almost a household term nowadays! :)robphy said:What statistical distribution? Fermi-Dirac?
Yeah, but the sea is filled with Fermions, as is the sky above the Dirac sea!Dirac has a video codec named after him, as well as a sea.
I believe that's right.(The linux distribution is tied to the accelerator, right?)
This is probably the second person at least mentionning this fact in this same discussion. No time to read even 19 other messages ?Cyrus said:This is probably the 10th thread asking the same damn question...it gets old.
humanino said:This is probably the second person at least mentionning this fact in this same discussion. No time to read even 19 other messages ?
At least for once we agree.Cyrus said:I just find it annoying that these threads keep on popping up, over, and over, and over.......and over.
Schrodinger's Dog said:Toss up between Planck, Dirac, Einstein (well sort of ) Smolin, Born, Kaku and Feynman. With honourable mentions to Pauli, Heisenberg and Schrödinger of course and in no particular order I can think of.
I wish I could find that photo of the great meeting of minds on QM, because frankly my favourites are all there, but I can't remember all the players off the top of my head.
robphy said:This one?
http://photos.aip.org/veritySearch2.jsp?item_id=Einstein%20Albert%20E3&fname=einstein_Albert_e3.jpg&title=null&storePublished=Y&color=N&contactID=78
Why Kaku?Schrodinger's Dog said:Toss up between Planck, Dirac, Einstein (well sort of ) Smolin, Born, Kaku and Feynman. With honourable mentions to Pauli, Heisenberg and Schrödinger of course and in no particular order I can think of.
My favourite quantum physicist is Richard Feynman. He was a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.
Feynman is known for his work on the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, and his diagrams known as Feynman diagrams. He also made significant contributions to the understanding of superfluidity, quantum statistics, and the weak interaction.
Feynman's contributions to quantum physics have had a lasting impact on the field. His diagrams revolutionized the way physicists think about and calculate interactions between particles. He also played a crucial role in the development of quantum computing and quantum cryptography.
Feynman was known for his exceptional ability to explain complex scientific concepts in simple terms. He also had a unique approach to problem-solving and was highly creative in his thinking. His unconventional methods and brilliant mind made him one of the most influential scientists in the field of quantum physics.
Feynman's curiosity and passion for science were evident from a young age, and he maintained this enthusiasm throughout his life. He was also known for his sense of humor and love for teaching, which made him a beloved figure in the scientific community. His unconventional lifestyle and way of thinking also influenced his groundbreaking work in quantum physics.