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BECQUEREL, Antoine Henri (1852-1908). French physicist
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BECQUEREL, Antoine Henri (1852-1908). French physicist
BECQUEREL, Antoine Henri (1852-1908). French physicist, Nobel laureate 1903, and the discoverer of radioactivity. Oil
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1852 Antoine Becquerel Discoverer Frenchman Frenchmen Frenchwoman Frenchwomen Henri Laureate Nobel Oils Paintings Physical Physicist Physicists Physics Physique Pictures Prize Radioactive Radioactivity Sciences Scientific Scientist Scientists Europeans Masculine Persons
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Antoine Henri Becquerel (1852-1908): A Pioneering French Physicist and Nobel Laureate This oil portrait showcases Antoine Henri Becquerel, a renowned French physicist and the 1903 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics. Born on December 15, 1852, in Paris, Becquerel is best known for his groundbreaking discovery of radioactivity. His pioneering research in the field of radioactivity revolutionized the scientific community and paved the way for the development of nuclear physics. Becquerel's discovery occurred by chance in 1896 when he noticed that a uranium salt, placed in a photographic plate wrapped in black paper, still produced a faint image even when not exposed to sunlight. This intriguing phenomenon led Becquerel to investigate further, ultimately revealing the presence of radioactive rays emitted from uranium. The Nobel Committee recognized Becquerel's achievements, awarding him the Nobel Prize in Physics together with Marie and Pierre Curie for their joint research on radioactivity. This prestigious recognition cemented Becquerel's place in scientific history. In this portrait, Becquerel is depicted in a thoughtful and introspective pose, reflecting the profound impact of his discoveries on the scientific world. With a serious expression and piercing gaze, he embodies the intellectual curiosity and determination that characterized his career. This striking image serves as a testament to Becquerel's enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the field of physics.
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