Quantum field theories and aesthetic disparity

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 51-63

  Engler, Gideon ^a  

^a SOREQ NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER   (Israel)

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EID: 61149248862     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698590020029305     Document Type: Article

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