History of enrico fermi

(1901-1954)

Who Was Enrico Fermi?

Enrico Fermi's early research was in general relativity and quantum mechanics, but he soon focused on the newer field of nuclear physics.

He won the Nobel Prize in 1938 for his work in radioactivity, allowing him to escape fascist Italy and settle in the United States. He then built the first nuclear reactor (Chicago Pile-1) and worked on the Manhattan Project.

Fermi died in Chicago in 1954. Element 100, fermium, is named in his honor.

Early Life

Enrico Fermi was born in Rome, Italy, on September 29, 1901, the third child of Alberto and Ida de Gattis Fermi. Ida was a remarkable woman, trained as a teacher, highly intelligent and a major influence on her children's education.

Fermi's intense interest in physics was said to be the result of a family tragedy.

When Enrico was 14, his beloved older brother, Giulio, died suddenly.

History of enrico fermi the manhattan

Fermi was devastated. To console him, his parents encouraged his studies. He came across a couple of ph