Britain’s Einstein

Paul Dirac was the greatest British theoretical physicist since Newton. What impact did this strange genius have on modern physics? Join Graham Farmelo, author of a new biography, to hear about Dirac’s life.

We trace Dirac’s influence on the origins of string theory, antimatter and quantum theory with physicist Tara Shears as she shares the secrets of antimatter. Mathematician Ben Allanach explores another legacy of Dirac, the concept of beauty in mathematical and physical equations.

Encounter one of the quirkiest fundamental figures behind modern physics. What role does personality play in creating a scientific legacy? Are there people who are brilliant at physics for certain reasons? And does Dirac deserve to be known as Britain’s Einstein? Join us for a historical and contemporary look at a scientific genius.

Copies of The Strangest Man will be on sale at the event.

This event is organised by: The Science Museum

Speakers

Ben Allanach, particle physicist, University of Cambridge
Graham Farmelo, author of The Strangest Man
Tara Shears, particle physicist, University of Liverpool