Richard Feynman

Richard Phillips Feynman (May 11, 1918 – February 15, 1988) (surname pronounced FINE-man; {{IPA|/ˈfaɪnm?n/}} in IPA) was one of the most influential American physicists of the 20th century, expanding greatly the theory of quantum electrodynamics. As well as being an inspiring lecturer and amateur musician, he helped in the development of the atomic bomb and was later a member of the panel which investigated the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. For his work on quantum electrodynamics, Feynman was one of the recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physics for 1965, along with Julian Schwinger and Shin-Ichiro Tomonaga.

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May 11 - 1918 - February 15 - 1988 - Surname - IPA - American - Physicists - 20th century - Quantum electrodynamics - Music - Atomic bomb - Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Nobel Prize in Physics - 1965 - Julian Schwinger - Shin-Ichiro Tomonaga

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He is also famous for his many adventures, detailed in the books Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, What Do You Care What Other People Think? and Tuva or Bust!. Richard Feynman was, in many respects, an eccentric and a free spirit.

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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! - What Do You Care What Other People Think? - Tuva or Bust! - Eccentric - Free spirit

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