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Enrico Fermi ( Italian: [enˈriːko ˈfermi]; 29 September 1901 – 28 November 1954) was an Italian and later naturalized American physicist, renowned for being the creator of the world's first nuclear reactor, the Chicago Pile-1, and a member of the Manhattan Project.
Learn about the life and achievements of Enrico Fermi, who discovered the statistical laws of fermions, the ß-decay theory, and the first controlled nuclear chain reaction. He also played a key role in the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb.
May 23, 2024 · Enrico Fermi (born Sept. 29, 1901, Rome, Italy—died Nov. 28, 1954, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) was an Italian-born American scientist who was one of the chief architects of the nuclear age.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Physicist Enrico Fermi built the prototype of a nuclear reactor and worked on the Manhattan Project to develop the first atomic bomb.
Enrico Fermi. The Nobel Prize in Physics 1938. Born: 29 September 1901, Rome, Italy. Died: 28 November 1954, Chicago, IL, USA. Affiliation at the time of the award: Rome University, Rome, Italy.
On December 2, 1942, Enrico Fermi and his team of scientists harnessed the atom and opened the door to new scientific and technological realms. His achievement allowed the U.S. to produce the atomic bomb that helped end World War II.
Learn about the life and achievements of Enrico Fermi, one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century. Explore his contributions to quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, and the Manhattan Project.
