A.P. Balachandran: Living in Physics
History and Philosophy of Physics
2025-09-09 v1 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
High Energy Physics - Theory
Mathematical Physics
math.MP
Abstract
A.P. Balachandran was a theoretical physicist of extraordinary versatility and originality. In a career spanning over six decades, he made many significant contributions to quantum field theory and mathematical physics. His influence extends beyond the impact of his papers, with a large number of research students and collaborators. Here, in an attempt at a coherent scientific biography, I try to contextualize and evaluate his many contributions.
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@article{arxiv.2509.06139,
title = {A.P. Balachandran: Living in Physics},
author = {V. P. Nair},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.06139},
year = {2025}
}
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30 pages