Charming Science Style: A Biography of Feynman

Author: (English) Gribbin
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Richard Feynman is one of the most beloved scientists of our time. He is not only celebrated for his monumental contributions to science but also renowned for his decisive role in the investigation of the Challenger Space Shuttle accident. He was also the one who unlocked the secrets of nuclear engineering, a "scientific rogue" who could play the Brazilian bongo drums. Feynman regarded the study of physics as a form of entertainment. He had a unique way of communicating with nature. Only when he expressed it in equations could we share the secrets of the "real world" with him. He was known for his honesty and seriousness. His extreme honesty in science has been an inspiration to countless successors. He was also an excellent teacher whose lectures on physics helped countless young students unravel the mysteries of physics.