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Feynman was richard chace tolman professor of theoretical physics at the california institute of technology. The experiment was intended to answer a question about the behaviour of an sshaped water sprinkler if, instead of being used to expel water from the sshaped pipe on a pivot, it was used to draw water in. February 15, 1988 was an american theoretical physicist, known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, and the physics of the superfluidity of supercooled liquid. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Feynman lectures on gravitation 1st edition richard. Richard feynman, in full richard phillips feynman, born may 11, 1918, new york, new york, u. Discover librarianselected research resources on richard p. A caltech archives special exhibition on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of richard feynmans birth may 11, 2018 through june 14, 2019 in work and play, richard feynman was a distinctively visual thinker. One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. In this substantial graphic novel biography, first second presents the largerthanlife exploits of nobelwinning quantum physicist, adventurer, musician, worldclass raconteur, and one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century. Ill pick one that hasnt been mentioned in the answers which shows how awesome and witty feynman was. He was awarded the 1965 nobel prize for his work on the development of quantum field theory. The entire book is full of charming, intelligent, and surprisingly inspiring stories about the curious character that was the late, great richard feynman.
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