Paul Dirac
British theoretical physicist (1902–1984)
1902 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
British theoretical physicist (1902–1984)
Born
August 8, 1902
Died
1984 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
scientist, teacher, engineer
United KingdomBorn in BristolDied in Tallahassee
1902
Born in Bristol (1902-08-08)
1918
EducationStudied at University of Bristol (1918–1923)
1923
EducationStudied at University of Cambridge (1923–1926)
1930
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1932
PositionLucasian Professor of Mathematics (1932–1969)
1933
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
About
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was a British theoretical physicist who is considered to be one of the founders of quantum mechanics. Dirac laid the foundations for both quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory, coining the former term. He was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge from 1932 to 1969, and a professor of physics at Florida State University from 1970 to 1984. Dirac shared the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics with Erwin Schrödinger "for the discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory."
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Who is Paul Dirac?+
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was a British theoretical physicist who is considered to be one of the founders of quantum mechanics. Dirac laid the foundations for both quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory, coining the former term. He was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the Universit
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Dirac born?+
Paul Dirac was born on August 8, 1902.
When did Paul Dirac die?+
Paul Dirac died in 1984, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — August 8, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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