Enrico Fermi
Physicist; developed the first nuclear reactor
Born
September 29th, 1901
123 years ago
Died
November 28th, 1954
70 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An Italian-American physicist and academic, contributions included significant advancements in nuclear physics and quantum theory. Played a pivotal role in the Manhattan Project, which led to the development of atomic bombs during World War II. Led the construction of the Chicago Pile-1, the first nuclear reactor, in 1942, laying the foundation for nuclear energy. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938 for work on induced radioactivity. Held a faculty position at the University of Chicago, where continued to influence the field of physics until passing away in 1954.
Developed the first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1
Contributed to the Manhattan Project
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938
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