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Quote by Paul Dirac

“Pick a flower on Earth and you move the farthest star.”

Quote by Paul Dirac

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Paul Dirac, born on August 8, 1902 in Bristol, England, was an outstanding theoretical physicist. Known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and relativity, Dirac is particularly famous for his formulation of the Dirac equation, which provided a foundational description of electrons in quantum mechanics. His work has had a profound impact on the development of modern physics. more

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