Friedrich Ernst Dorn
German physicist and radioactivity researcher
Born
July 27th, 1848
177 years ago
Died
1916
109 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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This German physicist contributed significantly to the understanding of radioactivity. In 1900, discovered the element radon through experiments on radium. Research focused on radioactive decay and the properties of various elements in this field. Published important scientific papers that advanced the study of radioactive substances and their applications in medicine and industry. Served as a professor, sharing knowledge and guiding new generations of scientists in the field of physics.
Discovered radon in 1900
Contributed to the understanding of radioactivity
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