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The new science: 3 complete works: Where is science going? The universe in the light of modern physics; The philosophy of physics

The book delves into the evolution of scientific thought, examining the trajectory of scientific progress and its impact on our understanding of the universe. It includes discussions on the philosophical underpinnings of physics and the potential future directions of scientific inquiry. more

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Max Planck
Max Planck

Max Planck, born on April 23, 1858 in Germany, died on October 4, 1947. He was a renowned German physicist and one of the founders of quantum theory, winning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of Planck's constant. more

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