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Nathaniel David Mermin (/ˈmɜrmɪn/; born 1935) is a solid-state physicist at Cornell University best known for the eponymous Mermin–Wagner theorem, his application of the term "Boojum" to superfluidity, and for the quote "Shut up and calculate!"Together with Neil Ashcroft, Mermin has written an esteemed textbook, Solid State Physics. Mermin is a proponent of Quantum Bayesianism. Mermin has published about 130 technical scientific articles, 20 pedagogical articles for scientists, 25 articles for the general reader, 35 book reviews, and 30 opinion pieces in Physics Today.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 30, 1935
Birth place	Connecticut , New Haven Connecticut , United States
Residence	United States
Education	Harvard University
Known for	Mermin–Wagner theorem Boojum (superfluidity) Quantum pseudo-telepathy Lindhard%E2%80%93Mermin dielectric function Mermin%E2%80%93Ho relation

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