Wit and wisdom

Article Abstract:

The accomplishments of Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, a physicist with many skills, from pioneering xerographer to innovative teacher, would be remembered most for his acerbic aphorisms, and his unusual pedagogy and his wit, the two things that rarely occur together. Lichtenberg had left his name in the rambling structure of physical science, gave lectures on experimental physics, and was a man of great charm, despite a hunched back and fragile health.

Aphorisms and apothegms, Aphorisms, Lichtenberg, Georg Christoph

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Making waves

Article Abstract:

Physicists in several laboratories after the Second World War began to work on the microwave spectroscopy of molecules, but were soon given up by the industrial labs. Charles Townes describes his experience at the Columbia University, New York were he worked hard for several years finding ways to obtain shorter waves without much success.

Molecular spectroscopy

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A clash of two cultures

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The cultural clashes between physicists and biologists are discussed along with their perspectives on the philosophy of science. Biologists have recognized their need for new tools and it is the physicists turn to focus on biology demand, as they are crucial to the formulating of productive research strategies in systems biology.

Biologists, Comparative analysis

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