My Life as a Quant
Reflections on Physics and Finance
(Author) Emanuel DermanIn My Life as a Quant, Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page, Derman details his adventures in this field—analyzing the incompatible personas of traders and quants, and discussing the dissimilar nature of knowledge in physics and finance. Throughout this tale, he also reflects on the appropriate way to apply the refined methods of physics to the hurly-burly world of markets.
Emanuel Derman
Emanuel Derman is a renowned physicist and author best known for his work in quantitative finance and his book "My Life as a Quant." His writing style is clear and insightful, blending personal anecdotes with complex financial concepts. Derman's key contributions to literature include demystifying the world of quantitative finance for a broader audience.
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