Atomic Dancer - Fermi's Biography

Author: Emilio Segrè
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Enrico Fermi, the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, reached the pinnacle of physics in both theory and experiment through his work on Fermi statistics, beta-ray theory, and neutron research. The author of this book, Emilio Segrè, is also a Nobel Prize in Physics laureate. From the perspective of Fermi's student, colleague, and lifelong friend, he vividly and comprehensively describes Fermi's life and his scientific journey through detailed and reliable materials and his personal experiences, guiding us to understand the growth of this physics genius, the birth of the Fermi school, and the development process of the first atomic bomb. Additionally, the book includes some letters from Fermi and his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, allowing us to fully appreciate the demeanor of this great physicist.