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Feynman, Richard Feynman - an excellent physicist, dramatic actor, and teacher. He introduced the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics theory, and superfluidity of liquid helium. His form of dramatic teaching engaged his students and introduced physics concepts in a new, more relatable, and more memorable way. For many of his classes, other professors and graduate students would outnumber the actual students in the classroom because his presentations were so phenomenal. He developed and used a very pictorial representations of mathematical expressions describing the behavior of subatomic particles. These later became known as the Feynman diagrams. He is also credited with pioneering the field of quantum computing and nanotechnology. His merits would certainly earn him a name among the ranks of the fields.

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Richard Feynman widely known for development in subatomic and quantum physics. Was an excellent teacher. Drew shapes to replace complicated math.