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Dirac’s theory

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Also known as: Dirac theory

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antimatter

In antimatter
…thus provided experimental confirmation of Dirac’s theory.
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In subatomic particle: Quantum electrodynamics: Describing the electromagnetic force
…year later Dirac published his relativistic electron theory, which took correct account of Albert Einstein’s theory of special relativity. Dirac’s theory showed that the electron must have a spin quantum number of 1/2 and a magnetic moment. It also predicted the existence of the positron, although Dirac did not…
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work of Schwinger

In Julian Seymour Schwinger
Dirac’s relativistic quantum theory of the electron. In particular, experimental data contradicted Dirac’s prediction that certain hydrogen electron stationary states were degenerate (i.e., had the same energy as certain other states) as well as Dirac’s prediction for the value of the magnetic moment of the…
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