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Lars, the Oracle

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Lars Onsager was known for his obscure but correct predictions in several fields of science. Some scientific events, particularly in the field of superfluidity, are recollected here by one of his old friends.

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Careri, G. Lars, the Oracle. Phys. perspect. 2, 204–210 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s000160050042

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  • Key words. Lars Onsager; biography; superfluidity; history of physics.