Lise Meitner

In this podcast, we learn about Jewish physicist Lise Meitner and her groundbreaking discovery of nuclear fission. The episode explores her complex relationship with Otto Hahn, the ethics of nuclear weapons, and the role of antisemitism in Meitner's exclusion from the Nobel Prize. The story highlights Meitner's unwavering moral compass and her lasting legacy.

Physicist Lise Meitner was not awarded the Nobel Prize for splitting the atom. In this episode, we dive into her letters revealing her discovery of nuclear fission and her fraught relationship with collaborator Otto Hahn.

Explore the fascinating world of nuclear physics and the discovery of fission with guests like Francis Aston, George Gamow, and Lise Meitner. From the development of the Liquid-Drop Model to prophetic predictions about atomic weapons, this podcast covers the historical events that shaped our understanding of the nucleus and the impact of nuclear technology on society and politics.