The Impact of Neutron Discovery and Nuclear Reactions

Exploring the significance of Chadwick's discovery of the neutron, the chapter highlights Enrico Fermi's theoretical breakthrough in understanding the nature of the neutron as a fundamental particle. It delves into experiments with neutron bombardment, the creation of transuranic elements, and the pioneering work of the Curies in inducing radioactivity through neutron and alpha particle bombardment, leading to advancements in medicine and imaging techniques.