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The character of physical law / Richard P. Feynman ; with an introduction by Paul Davies

by Richard P. Feynman, Paul Davies

Based on a series of 1964 university lectures, this volume explores fundamental concepts of modern physics, including the relationship between mathematics and physical law, conservation principles, symmetry, and quantum mechanics.

Accession 6058 ISBN 0140175059 Publisher Penguin
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