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Lise Meitner was born in Vienna, Austria, on November 7, 1878, as the third of eight children. | |||
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In 1901, Meitner entered the University of Vienna, studying physics under Ludqig Boltzmann. She earned her doctorate degree by 1906 and moved to Berlin to study with Max Planck, a physicist, and Otto Hahn, a chemist. Hahn and Meitner collaborated for over 30 years on their work related to radioactivity. | |||
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In 1918, Meitner discovered the element protactinium with Otto Hahn. | |||
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Lise Meitner was an Austrian physicist known for her work in radioactivity and nuclear fission.
Personal Life
Early Life
Lise Meitner was born in Vienna, Austria, on November 7, 1878, as the third of eight children.
Life in Academia
In 1901, Meitner entered the University of Vienna, studying physics under Ludqig Boltzmann. She earned her doctorate degree by 1906 and moved to Berlin to study with Max Planck, a physicist, and Otto Hahn, a chemist. Hahn and Meitner collaborated for over 30 years on their work related to radioactivity.
World War II
Scientific Contributions
Nuclear Fission
Other Information
Fun Facts
In 1918, Meitner discovered the element protactinium with Otto Hahn.
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