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“The full meaning of life, the collective meaning of all human desires, is fundamentally a mystery beyond our grasp. As a young man, I chafed at this state of affairs. But by now I have made peace with it. I even feel a certain honor to be associated with such a mystery.”

Quote by Eugene Wigner

Book:The Recollections of Eugene P. Wigner

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The Recollections of Eugene P. Wigner

The Recollections of Eugene P. Wigner is a personal account by the renowned physicist, detailing his experiences in the field of nuclear physics and his contributions to the Manhattan Project. The book provides a glimpse into Wigner's scientific mind and his interactions with other prominent scientists of his time. more

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Eugene Wigner, born on November 17, 1902 in Hungary and died on January 1, 1995, was a renowned physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. more

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