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Theodore Arabatzis: Representing Electrons: A Biographical Approach to Theoretical Entities

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Niaz, M. Theodore Arabatzis: Representing Electrons: A Biographical Approach to Theoretical Entities . Sci & Educ 20, 921–925 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-011-9341-8

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