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Lise Meitner and the Dawn of the Nuclear Age

John Archibald Wheeler

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In this fascinating biography, Patricia Rife interprets both the life and times of Lise Meitner , providing a rich background of the scientific discoveries and social milieu that affected the research, events, personalities, and politics of 20th century quantum physics. Rife asks the central question of why, given the priority evidence of Meitner's role in the interpretation of nuclear fission, was she too not awarded the Nobel Prize?"

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Hardcover

Release: May 10, 1999

ISBN 13: 9780817637323

Lise Meitner and the Dawn of the Nuclear Age

John Archibald Wheeler

0/5 ( ratings)

In this fascinating biography, Patricia Rife interprets both the life and times of Lise Meitner , providing a rich background of the scientific discoveries and social milieu that affected the research, events, personalities, and politics of 20th century quantum physics. Rife asks the central question of why, given the priority evidence of Meitner's role in the interpretation of nuclear fission, was she too not awarded the Nobel Prize?"

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Hardcover

Release: May 10, 1999

ISBN 13: 9780817637323

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