“If we ask, for instance, whether the position of the electron remains the same, we must say 'no'; if we ask whether the electron's position changes with time, we must say 'no'; if we ask whether the electron is at rest, we must say 'no'; if we ask whether it is in motion, we must say 'no'.”
Quote by J. Robert Oppenheimer
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Atom and Void: Essays on Science and Community
Atom and Void: Essays on Science and Community is a thought-provoking compilation that examines the role of science in shaping community dynamics. The essays cover a range of scientific subjects, reflecting on how scientific advancements affect and are influenced by social structures and collective human endeavors. more
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J. Robert Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist who played a pivotal role in the development of quantum mechanics and the Manhattan Project. He is best known for his leadership of the Los Alamos National Laboratory during the Manhattan Project, which resulted in the creation of the first atomic bombs. Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904, and passed away on February 18, 1967. more
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