The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn
A portrait of the life and times of two remarkable scientists and their extraordinary collaboration
The story of two close friends who discovered nuclear fission is told in great detail within the context of both World Wars. This video is as much about role of scientists in political events, social responsibility, and discrimination against women and Jews, as it is about the science, though the science is clearly explained. Archival film footage and photographs are extensively and effectively used throughout the production.
Most fascinating are the contrasting life choices made by these two scientists. They … Ler mais
