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Nature 438, 429 (24 November 2005) | doi:10.1038/438429a; Published online 23 November 2005
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Ad Lagendijk1
- Ad Lagendijk is group leader at the FOM-Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics, Amsterdam, university professor at the University of Amsterdam, and professor of physics at the University of Twente, all in the Netherlands.
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Abstract
Tales of brilliant scientists and their heroic discoveries can overshadow the true nature of scientific communities, which are often dominated by battles for power and success.
Every branch of science cherishes its heroes. And admiration for them extends well beyond each discipline; laymen share the fascination when they learn about the lives of these champions of science and their brilliant discoveries.
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