Initiation into the Lev Landau School of Thought: A Personal Reflection
By
adharmad
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article recounts the author's initiation into the Lev Landau School of Thought, highlighting the rigorous Theoretical Minimum Exam and the personal experience of being mentored by Landau himself. It reflects on the intellectual and emotional journey of joining the school, set against the backdrop of Landau's tragic accident.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe initiation into Landau School of Thought started with famous Theoretical Minimum Exam.
I was lucky to be initiated by Landau himself, just one year before the tragic automobile accident.
My friend Sasha Polyakov and I came to Landau in spring of 1961, with zero combined life experience and infinite combined self-confidence.
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