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There is an ancient Chinese saying "He who labours with his mind rules over he who labours with his hand". This kind of backward idea is very harmful to youngsters from developing countries. Partly because of this type of concept, many students from these countries are inclined towards theoretical studies and avoid experimental work.

In reality, a theory in natural science cannot be without experimental foundations; physics, in particular, comes from experimental work.

Samuel C. C. Ting

Scientists must go beyond what is taught in the textbook, and they must think independently. Also, they cannot hesitate to ask questions, even when their view may be unpopular.

Samuel C. C. Ting

Samuel C. C. Ting

Samuel C. C. Ting

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Born: January 27, 1936 (age 88)

Bio: Samuel Chao Chung Ting is an American physicist who received the Nobel Prize in 1976, with Burton Richter, for discovering the subatomic J/ψ particle. He is the principal investigator for the international $1.

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