Feynman in classroom

Animated Feynman Diagram

This website is dedicated to Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988), scientist, teacher, raconteur, and drummer. He assisted in the development of the atomic bomb, expanded the understanding of quantum electrodynamics, translated Mayan hieroglyphics, and cut to the heart of the Challenger disaster. But beyond all of that, Richard Feynman was a unique and multi-faceted individual. Here is a taste of his magnetic personality:

“Drumming with Feynman”
produced by Ralph Leighton, with excerpts
 from “Los Alamos from Below” –
drumming by Richard Feynman,
Ralph Leighton, and Tom Rutishauser –
all rights reserved

On this website you can find out about Feynman, who he was, and why he is one of the most influential scientists of modern times.