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“The importance of group theory was emphasized very recently when some physicists using group theory predicted the existence of a particle that had never been observed before, and described the properties it should have. Later experiments proved that this particle really exists and has those properties.”

Quote by Irving Adler

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Irving Adler was an American author born on April 13, 1913, and passed away on September 22, 2012. He was known for his works in children's literature, particularly for his science and education books that were both informative and engaging. more

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