Quote of the day
Two important characteristics of maps should be noticed. A map is not the territory it represents, but, if correct, it has a similar structure to the territory, which accounts for its usefulness.
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)








