John G. Cramer
Physicist and author of science fiction
Born
October 24th, 1934
91 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed to theoretical physics and worked on the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Developed the transactional interpretation, which provides a time-symmetric view of quantum processes. Authored a popular science fiction series titled 'Twistor', exploring advanced scientific concepts. Served as a professor at the University of Washington, influencing students and colleagues within the field of physics.
Developed the transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics
Authored the science fiction series 'Twistor'
Served as a professor at the University of Washington
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