A Force of Nature

The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford

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• Richard V. Reeves

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• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Naturwissenschaften
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback