This dimension names the scientist credited with founding a specific discipline. Wikipedia notes that specialized scientific disciplines "often possess their own terminologies and expertises," expertise that in many cases traces back to one founding figure. Browsing this way collects every discipline founded by the same person.
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1. Online Etymology Dictionary: discipline
Online Etymology DictionaryOnline Etymology Dictionary, discipline entry, sense 2Quote, Online Etymology Dictionary, discipline entry, sense 2
The meaning "branch of instruction or education" is attested by late 14c.
Condensed Matter Physics (Wikipedia)
Earth Science (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia: Nuclear physics
Biophysics (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia: Molecular biology
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