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whatshisface
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A Mathematician’s Apology (1940) [pdf]
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or relativity
Which was used for the atomic bomb.
enriquto
on Sept 21, 2018
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How come? I never heard about that.
whatshisface
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Relativity is essential for nuclear physics, because of the high energy densities.
auntienomen
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Special relativity, not general, just to be clear.
scrumper
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You'd need general if you wanted to divert asteroids and crash them with pinpoint accuracy on your enemy's cities.
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Which was used for the atomic bomb.