Physics 1905-1939. (Book Reviews: Otto Hahn and the Rise of Nuclear Physics)
@article{Shea1983Physics1, title={Physics 1905-1939. (Book Reviews: Otto Hahn and the Rise of Nuclear Physics)}, author={W. Shea}, journal={Science}, year={1983} }
Introduction: from Rutherford to Hahn.- The Nuclear Electron Hypothesis.- The Evolution of Matter: Nuclear Physics, Cosmic Rays, and Robert Millikan's Research Program.- The Discovery of Fission and a Nuclear Physics Paradigm.- Internal and External Conditions for the Discovery of Fission by the Berlin Team.- Otto Hahn, Science, and Social Responsibility.- The Politics of British Science in the Munich Era.- Why Hahn's Radiothorium Surprised Rutherford in Montreal.- The Discovery of Uranium Z by… CONTINUE READING
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