Freeman Dyson

Freeman John Dyson was a British-American theoretical physicist and mathematician known for his works in quantum field theory, astrophysics, random matrices, mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and engineering. He was professor emeritus in the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and a member of the board of sponsors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE · S31, E5

Magnificent Desolation

An exploration of the Space Age, looking at the scientific innovation, political calculation and media spectacle that were involved, through the use of previously lost archival material.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE · S31, E3

A Place Beyond The Sky

Tracking the early years of the space race, beginning in 1957, as the U.S. struggles to catch up with the Soviet Union.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE · S31, E4

Earthrise

Exploring four dangerous years in the history of the space race, from 1964-1968, including the Apollo 1 and Apollo 8 missions.

Freeman Dyson

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