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“Any effect, constant, theorem or equation named after Professor X was first discovered by Professor Y , for some value of Y not equal to X.”

Quote by John C. Baez

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John C. Baez, born on June 12, 1961, is a renowned physicist. He has made significant contributions to the field of mathematical physics, particularly in category theory, quantum field theory, and cosmology. Professor Baez teaches at the University of California, San Diego, and is known for his contributions to science education and popularization. more

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