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arXiv:2208.10307

Bogdan Mielnik, geometry and quanta

Ingemar Bengtsson, Karol Życzkowski

Published Aug 22, 2022• 0 citations
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Abstract

We review selected achievements of the late Bogdan Mielnik in the field of theoretical physics, with an emphasis on his attempts to go beyond quantum mechanics. Some of his original views on the problems of contemporary society and organization of science are also recalled.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.2208.10307

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