Einstein and the most beautiful theories in physics

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 27-37

  Engler, Gideon ^a  

^a SOREQ NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER   (Israel)

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EID: 61149480587     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698590120118800     Document Type: Article

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