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Henri Becquerel, French physicist, late 19th or early 20th century
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Henri Becquerel, French physicist, late 19th or early 20th century
Henri Becquerel, French physicist, late 19th or early 20th century. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate, producing an image of the uranium on the developed plate. He deduced that uranium was emitting an invisible but penetrating radiation. In 1903 he shared the Nobel prize for physics with Pierre and Marie Curie. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1920, 6th album, Editions MD, Paris
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This print captures the enigmatic presence of Henri Becquerel, a renowned French physicist from the late 19th or early 20th century. With his distinguished moustache and intense gaze, Becquerel's face reflects both intelligence and curiosity. In 1896, this brilliant scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that would revolutionize our understanding of radioactivity. Through his experiments, he found that when uranium was placed on a sealed photographic plate in complete darkness, it mysteriously exposed the plate to create an image of the uranium itself. This revelation led him to deduce that uranium emitted an invisible yet powerful form of radiation. Becquerel's remarkable contribution to science did not go unnoticed. In 1903, he was honored with the prestigious Nobel Prize for Physics alongside Pierre and Marie Curie for their collective work on radioactivity. This photograph is part of "Album de Photographies dans L'Intimite de Personnages Illustres" showcasing notable figures from history between 1860 and 1920. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this portrait, emphasizing Becquerel's significance as one of France's most influential scientists. As we admire this image today, we are reminded of Henri Becquerel's profound impact on our understanding of physics and his pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries behind radiation.
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