Antoine César Becquerel
Physicist known for radioactivity research
Born
March 7th, 1788
237 years ago
Died
January 18th, 1878
147 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A physicist and academic contributed significantly to the study of radioactivity. Conducted pioneering experiments on the electromagnetic spectrum and discovered the phenomenon of phosphorescence in uranium salts. His work laid the foundational principles for future research in radioactivity and influenced scientists such as Marie Curie. Also served in various educational and research roles, promoting scientific inquiry.
Discovered phosphorescence in uranium salts
Contributed to understanding of radioactivity
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