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“There is not a soul on Earth who can read the deluge of physics publications in its entirety. As a result, it is sad but true that physics has irretrievably fallen apart from a cohesive to a fragmented discipline. ... It was not that long ago that people were complaining about two cultures. If we only had it that good. today.”

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Abraham Pais
Abraham Pais

Abraham Pais was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and the study of Einstein. His research involved quantum field theory, particle physics, and cosmology among other fields. more

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