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.

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This quote reflects the author's personal experience and the process of choosing their academic path. In 1948, they enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with an initial inclination towards studying either chemistry or physics. However, after their first year at MIT, they came to the realization that physics captivated their interest more than chemistry, thus solidifying their decision to pursue physics as their field of study.

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