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Richard Feynman's Life in Weeks

Made fundamental contributions to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics. Known for his brilliant teaching and adventurous personality, he was one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century.

1918–1988 American Theoretical Physicist 3,640 weeks (70 years)

Richard Feynman's 3,640 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,640
Total Weeks
25,480
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
70
Years

Key Milestones

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Joined the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos

Age 27 · Week ~1,404

Developed the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Introduced Feynman diagrams for visualizing particle interactions

Age 47 · Week ~2,444

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics

Age 67 · Week ~3,484

Served on the Rogers Commission investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Legacy

Developed the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics and Feynman diagrams. Won the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on quantum electrodynamics.

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