Gerald Feinberg
Gerald Feinberg · Science & Medicine
Physicist; particle theory and the concept of the tachyon
1933, New York City, United States — 1992, New York City, United States
United States
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Gerald Feinberg was an American theoretical physicist at Columbia University who in 1967 coined the term 'tachyon' for hypothetical faster-than-light particles and worked on particle physics and futurology. He was born to a Jewish family in New York City. His work bridged rigorous particle theory and speculation about the future of humanity.
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Physicist; particle theory and the concept of the tachyon
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