This book tells the curious story of an unexpected finding that
sheds light on a crucial moment in the development of physics: the
discovery of artificial radioactivity induced by neutrons. The
finding in question is a notebook, clearly written in Fermi's
handwriting, which records the frenzied days and nights that Fermi
spent experimenting alone, driven by his theoretical ideas on beta
decay. The notebook was found by the authors while browsing through
documents left by Oscar D'Agostino, the chemist among Fermi's
group. From Fermi's notes, they reconstruct with skill and
expertise the detailed timeline of the critical days leading up to
his vital discovery. While much is already known about the road
that led Fermi to his important result, this is the first time that
it has been possible to reconstruct precisely when and how the
initial evidence of neutron-induced decay was obtained. In relating
this fascinating story, the book will be of great interest not only
to those with a passion for the history of science but also to a
wider audience.
General
Imprint: |
Springer International Publishing AG
|
Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Release date: |
June 2019 |
First published: |
2018 |
Authors: |
Francesco Guerra
• Nadia Robotti
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
261 |
Edition: |
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-319-88743-2 |
Languages: |
English
|
Subtitles: |
Italian
|
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
Nuclear structure physics
|
LSN: |
3-319-88743-2 |
Barcode: |
9783319887432 |
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