A Force of Nature

The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford

Autori

• Richard Reeves

Serie

• Grandi Scoperte

Parametri

• 226 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Scienze Naturali
• Storia

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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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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