Chien-shiung Wu (1912-1997)

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Chien-shiung Wu (1912-1997)

Subject
Wu, C. S (Chien-shiung) 1912-1997
Columbia University
Summary
In 1963, Chien-shiung Wu (1912-1997), professor of physics at Columbia University, was already considered one of the world's foremost experimental physicists. Her team's experiments had confirmed the theory of sub-atomic behavior known as "weak interaction.
Cite as
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2010-1509
Repository Loc.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Local number
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2010-1509]
Restrictions & Rights
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Type
Black-and-white photographs
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Topic
Physics
Women scientists
Record ID
siris_arc_306591
Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)
CC0

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