Professor Freeman Dyson, a great physicist, thinker and futurist,
has been very active in scientific, literary and public policy
activities throughout his career. As a tribute to him on the
occasion of his 90th birthday and to celebrate his lifelong
contributions in physics, mathematics, astronomy, nuclear
engineering and global warming, a conference covering a wide range
of topics was held in Singapore from 26 to 29 August 2013.
Distinguished scientists from around the world, including Nobel
Laureate Professor David Gross, joined Professor Dyson in the
celebration with a festival of lectures.This memorable volume
collects an interesting lecture by Professor Dyson, Is a Graviton
Detectable?, contributions by speakers at the conference, as well
as guest contributions by colleagues who celebrated Dyson's
birthday at Rutgers University and Institute for Advanced Study in
Princeton.About Freeman DysonFreeman John Dyson FRS, born December
15, 1923, is an eminent English-born American physicist,
mathematician, and futurist. He is famous for his work in quantum
electrodynamics, solid-state physics, mathematics, astronomy and
nuclear engineering, as well as a renowned and best-selling author.
He has spent most of his life as a professor of physics at the
Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, taking time off to
advise the US government and write books for the public. He has won
numerous notable awards including the Enrico Fermi Award, Templeton
Prize, Wolf Prize, Pomeranchuk Prize, and Henri Poincare Prize.
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