The Allure of Science (A Biography of Richard Feynman)

Author: (English) John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin | Translated by
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Richard Feynman is one of the most beloved scientists of our time. He is celebrated not only for his monumental contributions to science but also for his decisive role in the investigation of the Challenger Space Shuttle accident. He was also the one who "opened the Pandora's box of atomic energy engineering" and 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, and his lectures on physics have helped countless young students understand the mysteries of physics.