Lise Meitner
Jewish physicist who was the first person to understand that the atom had been split.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 26min
Part 2: Why Did Lise Meitner Never Receive the Nobel Prize for Splitting the Atom?
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.
Sep 7, 2023 • 26min
Part 1: Why Did Lise Meitner Never Receive the Nobel Prize for Splitting the Atom?
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.
Jul 26, 2015 • 49min
Episode 2.20: Of Fascism and Fission
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.
