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A prophet in two countries : the life of F.E. Simon /

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Sir Francis Simon was a scientist of international eminence and his reputation embraced work in low temperature physics, atomic energy, and technological education. His story is one of outstanding interest for he was closely embroiled in the historical drama of the times through which he lived--the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Arms, Nancy (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Pergamon Press, 1966.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Commonwealth and international library. History division. Biography section.
Subjects:
Simon, F. E. > (Francis Eugene), > 1893-1956.
Simon, F. E. > (Francis Eugene), > 1893-1956
Physicists > Germany > 20th century > Biography.
Physicists > Great Britain > 20th century > Biography.
Physiciens > Allemagne > 20e siècle > Biographies.
Physiciens > Grande-Bretagne > 20e siècle > Biographies.
SCIENCE > Energy.
SCIENCE > Mechanics > General.
SCIENCE > Physics > General.
Physicists
Germany
Great Britain
Physicists > Biography
1900-1999
Electronic books.
Biography
Biographies
Biographies.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • A Jewish home in Berlin
  • University life--and war
  • A doctor's degree
  • Low temperature research
  • The twenties in Berlin
  • Breslau and the Nazis
  • Oxford and The Clarendon
  • Prelude to war
  • Enemy aliens
  • The diffusion project
  • Tube alloys
  • After six years of war
  • Post-war activities
  • Waste
  • Man and scientist
  • Complete list of F.E. Simon's scientific publications.