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This is awesome. Also, this quote feels relevant: "Ludwig Boltzmann, who spent much of his life studying statistical mechanics, died in 1906, by his own hand. P
by ginkgotree 5mo ago
This is awesome.
Also, this quote feels relevant:
"Ludwig Boltzmann, who spent much of his life studying statistical mechanics, died in 1906, by his own hand. Paul Ehrenfest, carrying on the work, died similarly in 1933. Now it is our turn to study statistical mechanics." - David Goodstein's States of Matter, Introduction
- 2DcAf 5mo agoha yes :-) Carnot died of cholera aged 36, and Rudolf Diesel committed suicide too. Maybe I should add an appendix about mental health at the end!
- ginkgotree 5mo agoSolid textbook! And just saw your video course on fluid mechanics, really great stuff. I'll order myself a copy of your book :)
- mrsvanwinkle 5mo agoIs your name based on Pale Fire by chance?
- ANTHONY6632 5mo ago[dead]