I mean did einstein know full of math and physics,did babbage know all about computers or is it just an idea coming out from them and implementing it with persistence and faith.what is the real mystery behind becoming a great scientist
2007-06-15 08:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by as 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No, they can't know EVERYTHING, for all sciences and problems, but they do know most of the material related to their narrow field of expertise.
For example, if you work on String theory, you do need to know the state of the art in string-theory physics, but you may not be up to speed in ALL areas of physics or engineering.
Or you may be a DNA expert, but may not know what is going on in other areas of biology.
2007-06-17 08:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not necessary, and could even be perjudicial. Most of the great inventions that has come from the mind of these genius are the product of the observation, study, and a tireless experimentation of the thing's nature. One notable man of science once said: "Genius is 95% of hardworking constancy and 5% of talent".
2007-06-15 16:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by timmysanz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In fact that is impossible.
To be a great scientist, I believe you have to be very well trained in mathmatics - at least through the Calculus level and be an analytical, reasoning, and testing individual.
Scientists are not inventors either. They take what is known, what is observed, make a theory to explain the observed and then test that theory to see if it is accurate.
Inventors make things. Many inventory have very active imaginations and they work very hard to make something that fits their desire.
2007-06-15 15:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋