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Post number 5790

kliuless — Sat, 10 Feb 2001 17:42:18 -0800

Reading through Physics Today (as I'm wont to do on occasion) I came across this absolutely enthralling article on Wolfgang Pauli of whom I've never heard. Truly an admirable specimen among Physicus Intellectus. Also, it behooves me to mention "A Remembrance of Pauli in 1950."

By: pracowity

pracowity — Sun, 11 Feb 2001 07:14:18 -0800

Thanks for the Pauli posting, Kenny; he looks interesting. I'll print those articles and read them tonight.

By: kbk

kbk — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 17:31:54 -0800

Never heard of Pauli?? Pauli exclusion principle? You need to start reading immediately! Start with Rhodes, "Making of the Atomic Bomb", the first half is a great summary of physics developments in the first third of the 20th century. One of the outstanding accomplishments of the human race. The article in PT didn't say much about Pauli's famous curtness: "Well, maybe your idea is not completely stupid."

By: kliuless

kliuless — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:31:20 -0800

cool, thanks for the tip kbk. i'll check it out. i got my atom bomb history from Day One :) i'm completely stupid.