V. I. Sanyuk, A. D. Sukhanov, “Dirac in 20th century physics: a centenary assessment”, UFN, 2003, Volume 173, Number 9,Pages <nobr>965

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Dirac in 20th century physics: a centenary assessment

V. I. Sanyuk, A. D. Sukhanov

Peoples Friendship University of Russia

Abstract: Current views on Dirac's creative heritage and on his role in the formation and development of quantum physics and in shaping the physical picture of the world are discussed. Dirac's fundamental ideas in later life (1948–1984) and their current development are given considerable attention.

PACS: 01.65.+g, 03.65.-w, 11.10.-z

Received: December 21, 2001
Revised: June 30, 2003

DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0173.200309d.0965