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Henri Becquerel = Discovered natural radioactivity Marie Curie = Coined the term 'radioactivity' Pierre Curie = Co-discovered radioactivity with Marie Curie
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Discovery of natural radioactivity = 1896 Isolation of pure radium = 1910 Pierre Curie's death = 1906 Marie Curie's second Nobel Prize = 1911
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Phosphorescence = Light-emitting substances Radioactivity = Energy released during atomic disintegration Radiation sickness = Health issues from exposure to radioactive substances X-rays = High-energy electromagnetic radiation
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Study Notes
Marie Curie's Early Life
- Born Maria Skłodowska in Warsaw, Poland in 1867.
- Faced obstacles as a woman pursuing scientific knowledge, including limited access to education.
- Secretly pursued studies and worked as a governess to finance education.
- Earned degrees in physics and mathematics at the Sorbonne in Paris.
- Married Pierre Curie, a fellow physicist, in 1895.
Marie Curie's Research on Radioactivity
- Inspired by Henri Becquerel's discovery of radioactivity.
- Along with her husband Pierre Curie, discovered polonium and radium in 1898.
- Their discoveries led to the field of atomic physics.
- Won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with Becquerel.
- Continued research and assisted in isolating radium in 1910, which was later used in radiotherapy.
- Won the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovery of radium and polonium.
Henri Becquerel's Discovery of Radioactivity
- In 1896, discovered that uranium emits radioactive particles.
- Initially focused on phosphorescence and the potential connection to X-rays.
- His experimental results with uranium salt exposed photographic plates in the dark, proving the existence of radioactivity.
- The unit of radioactivity, the becquerel, is named in his honor.
Marie Curie's Continued Contributions
- Continued research after Pierre Curie's death in 1906.
- Took over his professorship at the Sorbonne and isolated pure radium in 1910.
- Used her Nobel Prize money to fund mobile X-ray units for soldiers during World War I.
- Founded the Curie Foundation to advance cancer research using radium.
- Contributed to the advancement of cancer treatment and research.
Key Facts about Marie Curie and Radiation
- Marie Curie coined the term "radioactivity" to describe atomic disintegration.
- She was unaware of the dangers of handling radioactive substances and suffered from radiation sickness.
- She believed in sharing scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.
- The cost of one gram of radium in 1921 was $100,000.
Image Details
- Stylized depiction of Marie and Pierre Curie on a tandem bicycle.
- Background symbolizing radioactivity and the Curies' scientific contributions.
- Yellow radiation symbol on the bicycle's wheel.
- Accompanying text highlights key aspects of their lives and works.
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Explore the remarkable early life and groundbreaking research of Marie Curie. Learn about her challenges as a woman in science and her critical contributions to the discovery of radioactivity alongside Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. Delve into the significance of polonium and radium in the field of atomic physics.