Yoshio Nishina
Japanese physicist and academic
Born
December 6th, 1890
134 years ago
Died
January 10th, 1951
74 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Contributions focused on nuclear physics and particle physics. Developed the Nishina formula for scattering of gamma rays by electrons. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Tokyo. Worked on the development of Japan's atomic bomb project during World War II. Published numerous papers that laid foundational work in the field of quantum mechanics and emphasized experimental and theoretical links in particle physics.
Developed the Nishina formula for gamma ray scattering
Contributed to Japan's atomic bomb project
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