Sheldon Glashow received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1979 along with Abdus Salam and Steven Weinberg for their complementary efforts in formulating the electroweak theory, which explains the unity of electromagnetism and the weak force.
2. Paul Dirac
One of the pioneers of modern quantum theory and 1933 Nobel Prize Winner (with Erwin Schrödinger), Paul Dirac is considered to be one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. His equation pre
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"The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac"
by Graham Farmelo
This biography of Paul Dirac provides a fascinating look into the life and mind of one of the most enigmatic figures in science. amzn.to/3qbXZ9y
Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers
An accessible & captivating intro into the world of mathematics. Gowers simplifies complex mathematical ideas into digestible bites, offering a taste of its beauty & logic. amzn.to/3MMLjiE
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Philosophy of Mathematics by Øystein Linnebo
A thought-provoking exploration into the philosophical questions that math raises. Linnebo adeptly navigates platonism, nominalism, & more. Deep dive into the abstract world of numbers & their existence. amzn.to/3pXxOU6
Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem consists of 2 theorems:
* 1st Incompleteness Theorem states that in any consistent formal system, there will always be true statements that can't be proven.
* 2nd Incompleteness Theorem says no consistent system can prove its own consistency.
The Man Behind the Theorem 👇
Kurt Gödel was an Austrian mathematician and logician. Born in 1906, he made significant contributions to logic, set theory, and the foundations of mathematics.