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The life of Ernest Rutherford, born in colonial New Zealand, reveals a journey from frontier life to becoming a pivotal figure in modern physics. His groundbreaking discoveries include the orbital structure of the atom and the concept of radioactive half-life. Alongside his team, he was the first to split the atom, foreshadowing the development of the atomic bomb. Richard Reeves vividly portrays Rutherford as a warm and approachable man whose contributions significantly shaped the scientific landscape.
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A Force of Nature, Richard Reeves
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- Pubblicato
- 2008
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- A Force of Nature
- Sottotitolo
- The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Richard Reeves
- Editore
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Pubblicato
- 2008
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780393333695
- Serie
- Grandi Scoperte
- Valutazione
- 3,5 su 5
- Descrizione
- The life of Ernest Rutherford, born in colonial New Zealand, reveals a journey from frontier life to becoming a pivotal figure in modern physics. His groundbreaking discoveries include the orbital structure of the atom and the concept of radioactive half-life. Alongside his team, he was the first to split the atom, foreshadowing the development of the atomic bomb. Richard Reeves vividly portrays Rutherford as a warm and approachable man whose contributions significantly shaped the scientific landscape.