Scientist. Born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, he was a chemist noted for his contributions to nuclear science. He predicted the existence of the neutron deuterium and the structure of the nucleus, which first revealed the basic process of nuclear fusion, the fundamental principle of the thermonuclear bomb. He taught chemistry at the University of Chicago until his death.
Scientist. Born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, he was a chemist noted for his contributions to nuclear science. He predicted the existence of the neutron deuterium and the structure of the nucleus, which first revealed the basic process of nuclear fusion, the fundamental principle of the thermonuclear bomb. He taught chemistry at the University of Chicago until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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