Graham Farmelo: ‘What’s really striking is Stephen Hawking’s colossal determination and stubbornness’
Andrew Glester talks to Graham Farmelo, author of a new authorized biography of Stephen Hawking The post Graham Farmelo: ‘What’s really striking is Stephen Hawking’s colossal determination and stubbornness’ appeared first on Physics World .
Stephen Hawking's life and work have been extensively documented, making it a challenging task for biographer Graham Farmelo to uncover new material. Farmelo had access to the Hawking archive at the University Library in Cambridge, as well as Stephen Hawking's parents' writings and letters from friends like Kip Thorne and childhood friends John McClenahan and Robert Donovan.
These materials provided a more vivid and nuanced portrait of Hawking, revealing his exceptional mathematical aptitude, determination, and stubbornness. Although he was widely recognized for his contributions to theoretical physics, Farmelo emphasizes that Hawking's impact on our understanding of black holes was unparalleled, making him one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century.
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