Quote of the day
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
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)