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A Force of Nature

The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford

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  • 226 páginas
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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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Título
A Force of Nature
Subtítulo
The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2008
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
226
ISBN13
9780393333695
Calificación
3,5 de 5
Descripción
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.