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Minkowski

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Minkowski
Hermann . 1864--1909, German mathematician, born in Russia. His concept of a four-dimensional space-time continuum (1907) proved crucial for the general theory of relativity developed by Einstein


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Mathematician Hermann Minkowski and physicist Roger Penrose developed the model.
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These documentary images are cut into the backbone of the film, an excellent full-length performance by soloists, chorus, and period-instrument orchestra conducted by Marc Minkowski.
 
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