Birthday: May 11, 1918 (Taurus)
Born In: New York, New York, United States
Richard Feynman was an American physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and particle physics. After growing up in Queens, New York City, he went on to receive his undergraduate degree from the ‘Massachusetts Institute of Technology’ and a doctoral degree from ‘Princeton University.’ He used his gained expertise in physics to contribute to the development of the atomic bomb, in what was called the ‘Manhattan Project,’ during ‘World War II.’ Working with other professionals in his field, he went on to receive a ‘Nobel Prize’ in Physics for research on quantum electrodynamics. Another significant study which he undertook was the super-fluidity in super-cooled liquid helium. The Feynman diagrams, as they are known today, were a concept developed by this eminent scientist; the diagrams are used to pictorially represent the behavior of sub-atomic particles. Dabbling with particle physics, he came up with the Parton model. He was later credited with expanding physics research through the creation of quantum computing and his theories concerning nanotechnology. Over the course of his career, Feynman took on a number of assistantships and appointed positions at various prestigious institutions across the country. He presented lectures which were later published and are now considered one of the most well-known books ever written on physics.
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Also Known As: Richard Phillips Feynman
Died At Age: 69
Spouse/Ex-: Gweneth Howarth (m 1960), Arline Greenbaum (m.1942–1945), Mary Louise Bell (m. 1952–1958)
father: Melville Feynman
mother: Lucille Phillips
siblings: Henry Philips, Joan Feynman
children: Carl Feynman, Michelle Louise Feynman
Born Country: United States
Died on: February 15, 1988
place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States
Grouping of People: Nobel Laureates in Physics
Cause of Death: Kidney Failure
Notable Alumni: Far Rockaway High School
Ancestry: Lithuanian American
U.S. State: New Yorkers
education: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Princeton University, Far Rockaway High School
awards: 1965 - Nobel Prize in Physics
Oersted Medal
1954 - Albert Einstein Award
1980 - National Medal of Science for Physical Science
1965 - Foreign Member of the Royal Society
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Richard Feynman is known for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the field of quantum mechanics.
A Feynman diagram is a pictorial representation used in the field of theoretical physics to describe the behavior of subatomic particles through space and time.
The Feynman Lectures on Physics is a set of introductory physics books by Richard Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew Sands, based on Feynman's lectures at Caltech.
One of Richard Feynman's famous quotes about science is "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool."
Richard Feynman played a crucial role in uncovering the systemic issues that led to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, through his participation in the Rogers Commission.
Richard Feynman had a talent for playing the bongos and often performed at parties and gatherings.
Feynman was known for his unconventional teaching methods, including using humor and props to engage his students.
He had a fascination with safe-cracking and would often practice his skills on friends' locked cabinets.
Feynman was an avid artist and would often incorporate his sketches and drawings into his lectures and presentations.
Despite his brilliance in physics, Feynman also had a passion for biology and spent time studying and exploring the natural world.
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