Entity: MARIE-CURIE
Marie Curie was a French chemist born in Poland who, alongside her husband Pierre Curie, made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She was the first major female scientist of modern times and won two Nobel Prizes for her work. Curie's research on radium and polonium revolutionized the understanding of radioactive elements.
MARIE CURIE
Etymology
Marie Curie was a French chemist born in Poland.
Definition
Marie Curie was a pioneering French chemist known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and the discovery of radium and polonium.
Historical Context
Marie Curie, along with her husband Pierre Curie, made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She was the first major female scientist of modern times.
Cultural Significance
Marie Curie's research on radium and polonium revolutionized the understanding of radioactive elements and earned her two Nobel Prizes. She remains an iconic figure in the history of science.
Related Concepts
Curie (unit) - A unit of activity of radioactive substances equivalent to 3.70 × 10^10 disintegrations per second.
See Also
A pioneering French chemist known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and the discovery of radium and polonium.