Richard Feynman
American theoretical physicist who shared the Nobel Prize for developing quantum electrodynamics and was the most gifted physics teacher of the 20th century. Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! is a joyful memoir of intellectual adventure. His Feynman Lectures on Physics remain the finest introduction to the subject.
Works
- Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!Anecdotes and reflections on Feynman's life, pranks and scientific curiosity
- The Feynman Lectures on PhysicsLegendary course teaching fundamental principles of physics with clarity
- QEDElegant explanation of quantum electrodynamics and how light interacts with matter
- The Character of Physical LawFeynman's lectures on the deep principles underlying all of physical science
- What Do You Care What Other People Think?More anecdotes and memoirs from Richard Feynman's unconventional life