Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
Wolfgang Rindler
Born: May 18, 1924
Died: February 8, 2019 (aged 94)
Bio: Wolfgang Rindler was a physicist working in the field of General Relativity where he was known for introducing the term "event horizon", Rindler coordinates, and for popularizing the use of spinors in general relativity. He was also a prolific textbook author.
Known for:
- Relativity (2001)
- Essential Relativity (1969)
- Introduction to special relativity (1982)
- Special Relativity (1960)