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"Temporarily ordered graphs in quantum field theory"
In 1955, Polkinghorne published this piece of literature that contained a graphical representation of the perturbation-theory expansions of a quantum field theory, in which the points at which the interaction operates, are given a definite order in time. “John Polkinghorne - Biography.” Maths History, https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Polkinghorne/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-RBaGLtjEc -
Quark Discovery
John Polkinghorne played a part in the discovery of "quarks". His working on theories of elementary particles was a factor in the ultimate proof of their existence. Quarks are subatomic particles that combine to form protons and neutrons; building blocks of building blocks. -
Priest
Became a priest in 1982. In that time, all his writings and lectures have regularly applied to scientific habits to Christianity. This ultimately resulted in a more compelling, fresh exploration of faith that the people hold so near. -
National Treatment Outcome research study
While serving on a few government committees he contributed to a committee that reviewed the code of practice for foetal tissue, the review of services for drug misusers, the National treatment outcome research study, and the Human Genetics Advisory Commission.