David Bohm
David Bohm
David Bohm (pronounced /boʊm/; 20 December 1917 – 27 October 1992) was an American scientist who has been described as one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century and who contributed innovative and unorthodox ideas to quantum theory, neuroscience, and the philosophy of mind.
Etymology
The surname "Bohm" is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German "boem," meaning "tree." It is a topographic name for someone who lived by a prominent tree or in a wooded area.
Related Terms
- Quantum theory: A branch of physics dealing with physical phenomena at microscopic scales, where the action is on the order of the Planck constant.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Philosophy of mind: A branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness, and their relationship to the physical body.
- Theoretical physicist: A scientist who works with theoretical physics, which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena.
- Scientist: A professional who engages in systematic activities to acquire knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world.
See Also
- Quantum mechanics
- Implicate and explicate order according to David Bohm
- Bohm Diffusion
- Bohm Dialogue
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on David Bohm
- Wikipedia's article - David Bohm
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