Paul Dirac

Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac, OM (August 8, 1902 – October 20, 1984) was a British theoretical physicist and a founder of the field of quantum physics.

Books

• Principles of Quantum Mechanics (1930)

This book was a highly original work that summarizes the ideas of quantum mechanics using the modern formalism that was largely developed by the author himself. Towards the end of the book, Dirac also discusses the relativistic theory of the electron (see Dirac equation) which was also pioneered by him. Interestingly, this work does not refer to any other writings then available on quantum mechanics. This is surely, one of the landmarks in the history of science.

Related Topics:
Dirac equation - History of science.

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• Lectures on Quantum Mechanics (1966)

A good portion of this book deals with quantum mechanics in curved space-time.

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• General Theory of Relativity (1975)

This short work (only 68 pages!) elegantly summarizes Einstein's general theory of relativity.

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