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In what year did Chien-Shiung Wu begin her doctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley?
In what year did Chien-Shiung Wu begin her doctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley?
- 1944
- 1940
- 1936 (correct)
- 1956
Which of the following scientific principles did Chien-Shiung Wu's pivotal experiment challenge?
Which of the following scientific principles did Chien-Shiung Wu's pivotal experiment challenge?
- Conservation of mass
- Conservation of energy
- Conservation of momentum
- Conservation of parity (correct)
Which prestigious award did Chien-Shiung Wu personally receive in recognition of her scientific contributions?
Which prestigious award did Chien-Shiung Wu personally receive in recognition of her scientific contributions?
- National Medal of Science (correct)
- Nobel Prize in Physics
- Wolf Prize in Physics
- Comstock Prize in Physics
What was Chien-Shiung Wu's role in the Manhattan Project?
What was Chien-Shiung Wu's role in the Manhattan Project?
Which scientific organization did Chien-Shiung Wu lead as its first female president?
Which scientific organization did Chien-Shiung Wu lead as its first female president?
During which decade did Chien-Shiung Wu conduct the experiment that disproved the principle of parity conservation?
During which decade did Chien-Shiung Wu conduct the experiment that disproved the principle of parity conservation?
Which aspect of nuclear physics did Chien-Shiung Wu's work involve?
Which aspect of nuclear physics did Chien-Shiung Wu's work involve?
What is the approximate age of Chien-Shiung Wu in the provided image?
What is the approximate age of Chien-Shiung Wu in the provided image?
What type of garment is Chien-Shiung Wu wearing in the image?
What type of garment is Chien-Shiung Wu wearing in the image?
The quote, "This wonder... can be the reward of a lifetime", likely reflects Wu's feelings about what aspect of her experience?
The quote, "This wonder... can be the reward of a lifetime", likely reflects Wu's feelings about what aspect of her experience?
Flashcards
Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu
A Chinese-American nuclear physicist known for her work in nuclear physics.
Parity Conservation
Parity Conservation
A principle in physics stating that physical processes should remain unchanged when spatial coordinates are inverted.
Wu Experiment
Wu Experiment
An experiment conducted by Wu in 1956 that disproved the principle of parity conservation.
Manhattan Project
Manhattan Project
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PhD in Nuclear Physics
PhD in Nuclear Physics
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National Medal of Science
National Medal of Science
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First Female President, APS
First Female President, APS
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Atomic Bomb Development
Atomic Bomb Development
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Radioactive Isotopes
Radioactive Isotopes
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Nobel Prize Winners
Nobel Prize Winners
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Study Notes
Chien-Shiung Wu: A Nuclear Physicist
- Chinese-American physicist, trailblazer in science
- Earned PhD in nuclear physics from University of California, Berkeley in 1940
- Worked on Manhattan Project (atomic bomb), University of Columbia, developing radiation detectors and Geiger counters
- Her experiment in 1956 disproved the "conservation of parity" as a universal, fundamental law of physics
- This work helped secure a Nobel Prize for other physicists
- First female president of American Physical Society
- Received National Medal of Science in 1975
Key Dates and Events
- 1912-1997: Lifetime of Chien-Shiung Wu
- 1936: Enrolled at University of California, Berkeley
- 1940: Earned PhD in nuclear physics
- 1944: Moved to Columbia University for Manhattan Project
- 1956: Conducted experiment disproving universal nature of conservation of parity
- 1957: Cited quote about a lifetime of reward
- 1975: Received National Medal of Science
- First female president of American Physical Society
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