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Dennis William Siahou Sciama, FRS (/ ʃ i ˈ æ m ə /; 18 November 1926 – 18 December 1999) was an English physicist who, through his own work and that of his students, played a major role in developing British physics after the Second World War.
Feb 17, 2000 · Dennis Sciama, who died on 18 December last year, was one of the far-sighted physicists involved in this transition. Sciama was a student of Paul Dirac, and like him became fascinated with Mach's...
Dennis William Siahou Sciama, FRS (/ ʃ i ˈ æ m ə /; 18 November 1926 – 18/19 December 1999) was a British physicist. He was an important scientist for the development of British physics after the Second World War. He was the PhD supervisor to many famous cosmologists, including Stephen Hawking, Martin Rees and David Deutsch.
Abstract. Background and undergraduate years at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, and later return to Cambridge to study relativity under Paul A. M. Dirac, against father's wishes.
Dec 7, 2022 · Learn about the life and work of Dennis W. Sciama, a British physicist and one of the fathers of modern cosmology. He taught and supervised many famous cosmologists, such as Stephen Hawking and Martin Rees, and made contributions to general relativity, black holes, and dark matter.
Listen to the audio recording of Dennis W. Sciama, a cosmologist who defended the steady-state theory and worked on radio astronomy. He talks about his background, his views on the 2C-Mills and Hoyle-Ryle scraps, and the importance of quasars.
A comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Dennis William Sciama, a leading cosmologist and relativity theorist. Learn about his early years, education, military service, academic career, family background, religious views and legacy.
