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Burton Richter

In 1948 I entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, undecided between studies of chemistry and physics, but my first year convinced me that physics was more interesting to me.

Burton Richter

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Burton Richter started college without a clear choice between chemistry and physics, showing he was open to exploring both fields. After his first year, he found physics captured his interest more strongly, guiding his future studies.

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