The Path to Nuclear Fission The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn (2006)

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The Path to Nuclear Fission The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn
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A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission the division of the atom that changed the future The show traces the development of nuclear science in the first half of the twentieth century Meitners early struggle for education and her quest to gain a foothold in the world of maledominated physics Hahns initial research and independent discoveries the collaborative discovery of the two scientists as codiscoverers and the award of the Nobel Prize only to Hahn
StarringLinda Hunt
DirectorRosemarie Reed
WriterMichelle Zackheim

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Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2006
Original Language:English
Production Companies:National Science Foundation The Alfred P Sloan Foundation Production Grant