A Force of Nature

The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford

Auteurs

• Richard Reeves

Séries

• Grandes Découvertes

Paramètres

• 226 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Biographies
• Histoires vraies
• Nonfiction
• Science et Mathématiques
• Thème historique

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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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• Année de publication: 2008
• Reliure: (souple)