"Greatest Physicists in History" Lecture Series: Chien-Shiung Wu - The Queen of Nuclear Research

Welcome to next installment of the Greatest Phycisists in History lecture series, organized by the Physics Alumni ry and the Finnish Physical Society, this time in collaboration with the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University.

Join us on November 27 for a fascinating look at one of the greatest physicists to ever live!

The lecture is free to attend for all. To help us reserve the right amount of refreshments, sign up for on-site participation with the link below by November 19.

Topic

Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997) has been called the “Queen of Nuclear Research” and the “First Lady of Physics” for her trailblazing achievements in science. She was an experimental physicist whose work reshaped our understanding of the physical world. 

This talk will focus on Wu’s contributions to nuclear physics, covering her pioneering beta-decay studies, contributions to the Manhattan Project and her most famous experiment, the “Wu experiment”. The experiment was groundbreaking as it showed that the parity is violated in weak interactions. The discovery was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 but it was given only to Wu's theory colleagues Lee and Young. 

Chien-Shiung Wu's legacy is not only marked by her scientific achievements but also by her advocacy for women in science, making her an enduring inspiration for future generations.

Practical matters

Time:
Wednesday 27.11.2024 at 18:00-19:30

Place:
Aalto University, Otakaari 1,
Espoo

Lecture Room: 
U154 U1 VALMET. Access from Otakaari 1, M-door.

Schedule:
17:45-18:00 Doors open
18:00-19:00 Lecture
19:00-19:30 Free discussion, some
food and drinks served

Sign-up for in person
participation:
https://ilmo.fyysikkokilta.fi/events/gp24

View lecture remotely:
[Link TBA closer to date]

Organizers:
Physics Alumni ry, Finnish Physical Society, Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University