What impact did WWII have on Alder's career?
He moved to the USA
He stopped researching
He joined the military
His work was restricted
Answer
During WWII, Alder's work was restricted due to the war effort. His research was deemed non-essential and he was forced to focus on more practical applications of his knowledge. This hindered his progress in the field of mathematics and limited his ability to contribute to the advancement of the subject.
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