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A Physics Legend Part Two: Chien-Shiung Wu's Granddaughter Reflects

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Defying Norms: A Woman in Physics

This chapter chronicles the extraordinary life of a woman who pursued her passion for physics amidst societal restrictions and historical turmoil. It details her academic journey from a boarding school in China to her pivotal role in the Manhattan Project, highlighting her moral complexities regarding nuclear weapons.

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