British theoretical physicists, Mathematical physicists
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Maxwell
Melvyn Bragg discusses the life and work of the often overlooked 19th century Scottish scientist, and his enormous contribution to the creation of the technological age in which we live.
2 October 2003
Featuring: Simon Schaffer, Peter Harman, Joanna Haigh
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bristolian theoretical physicist, ranked alongside Einstein by his peers, who won a Nobel for his work on quantum mechanics.
5 March 2020
Featuring: Graham Farmelo, Valerie Gibson, David Berman
ScienceMembers of the Order of MeritBritish theoretical physicists, Mathematical physicistsFellows of the Royal SocietyAlumni of St John's College, CambridgeForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesEnglish emigrants to the United StatesNobel laureates in PhysicsRecipients of the Copley MedalInstitute for Advanced Study visiting scholarsEnglish agnostics20th-century British physicists, Members of the Pontifical Academy of SciencesBritish Nobel laureatesForeign members of the USSR Academy of Sciences20th-century English mathematiciansAcademic staff of the University of GöttingenMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyWinners of the Max Planck MedalEnglish Nobel laureatesRoyal Medal winners