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Physics for Mathematicians

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When I first contemplated writing about physics I had great hesitation. Then it occurred to me that if Viki Weisskopf can conduct a symphony orchestra, maybe I can write about physics!

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Mark C. Reynolds Gian-Carlo Rota

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Ulam, S.M. (1986). Physics for Mathematicians. In: Reynolds, M.C., Rota, GC. (eds) Science, Computers, and People. Birkhäuser Boston. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9819-0_2

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