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Did Edgar Adrian research quantum physics?

  • No, he was an electrophysiologist

  • Yes, he was a quantum physicist

  • His work bridged both

  • Quantum physics didn't exist in his time

Answer

Edgar Adrian was not a researcher in quantum physics. He was an electrophysiologist, which is a branch of physiology that deals with the study of electrical activity in living cells and tissues. Adrian's research focused on the electrical activity of the nervous system, and he is credited with making important discoveries about the function of neurons and synapses.
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