Paul Dirac
Predicted antimatter and formulated Dirac equation
Most quoted
"The underlying physical laws necessary for the mathematical theory of a large part of physics and the whole of chemistry are thus completely known, and the difficulty is only that the exact application of these laws leads to equations much too complicated to be soluble. It is the purpose of theoretical physics to show that it is possible to derive, from these equations, the properties of the actual world."
— from Proceedings of the Royal Society, 1929
"The methods of progress in theoretical physics have undergone a vast change during the present century. The classical tradition has been to consider the world to be an association of observable objects (particles, fluids, fields, etc.) moving about according to definite laws of force, so that one could form a mental picture in space and time of the whole scheme."
— from Quantised Singularities in the Electromagnetic Field, 1931
"The most powerful method of advance that can be suggested at present is to employ all the resources of pure mathematics in attempts to perfect and generalise the mathematical formalism that forms the existing basis of theoretical physics, and after each success in this direction, to try to interpret the new mathematical features in terms of physical entities."
— from Quantised Singularities in the Electromagnetic Field, 1931
All quotes by Paul Dirac (692)
The universe is a source of endless wonder, inspiring scientists to delve deeper into its mysteries and unravel its fundamental nature.
The scientific method is the most powerful and reliable tool for advancing our understanding of the natural world and its phenomena.
The progress of science is a testament to the power of human reason, creativity, perseverance, and collaborative spirit.
The pursuit of knowledge is a fundamental human drive that fuels our intellectual curiosity, technological innovation, and societal progress.
The universe is a grand and intricate system, and we are constantly striving to uncover its deepest secrets and comprehend its ultimate nature.
The beauty of physics lies in its ability to reveal the profound order, underlying harmony, and elegant simplicity of the cosmos.
The fundamental laws of nature are characterized by their elegance, simplicity, universality, predictive power, and profound implications.
The human mind is capable of comprehending the most profound and abstract concepts in the realm of science, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.
The pursuit of scientific knowledge is a noble and challenging journey that continually expands the horizons of human understanding and intellectual endeavor.
The universe is a source of endless wonder, inspiring scientists to delve deeper into its mysteries, unravel its fundamental nature, and explore its vastness.
The scientific method is the most powerful and reliable tool for advancing our understanding of the natural world, its phenomena, and its underlying principles.
The progress of science is a testament to the power of human reason, creativity, perseverance, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication to truth.
The pursuit of knowledge is a fundamental human drive that fuels our intellectual curiosity, technological innovation, societal progress, and cultural enrichment.
The universe is a grand and intricate system, and we are constantly striving to uncover its deepest secrets, comprehend its ultimate nature, and understand our place within it.
The beauty of physics lies in its ability to reveal the profound order, underlying harmony, elegant simplicity, and interconnectedness of the cosmos.
The fundamental laws of nature are characterized by their elegance, simplicity, universality, predictive power, profound implications, and mathematical beauty.
The human mind is capable of comprehending the most profound and abstract concepts in the realm of science, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and intellectual achievement.
The pursuit of scientific knowledge is a noble and challenging journey that continually expands the horizons of human understanding, intellectual endeavor, and technological capability.
The universe is a source of endless wonder, inspiring scientists to delve deeper into its mysteries, unravel its fundamental nature, explore its vastness, and comprehend its origins.
The scientific method is the most powerful and reliable tool for advancing our understanding of the natural world, its phenomena, its underlying principles, and its evolutionary processes.
Contemporaries of Paul Dirac
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Paul Dirac (1902–1984).