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The Mystery of the Einstein–Poincaré Connection
Isis 95:614-626 (2004)
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This essay discusses attempts that have been made to explain the striking similarities between two theories propounded in 1905 by Albert Einstein and Henri Poincaré without any mutual referenceOther Versions
| original | Darrigol, Olivier (2004) "The Mystery of the Einstein–Poincaré Connection". Isis 95(4):614-626 |
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