John G. Cramer

Physicist and author of science fiction

John G. Cramer - Physicist and author of science fiction
Born

October 24th, 1934
90 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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