Dirac (Paul)

Paul Dirac was a renowned theoretical physicist who made fundamental contributions to quantum mechanics. He developed the Dirac equation, which describes how particles like electrons behave at high speeds close to light, incorporating both quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity. This work predicted the existence of antimatter, specifically the positron, which was later discovered experimentally. Dirac's insights provided a deeper understanding of particle physics and helped shape modern quantum theory. His contributions are foundational in understanding the behavior of particles at the smallest scales and the nature of the universe itself.