Pierre Curie

by Marie Curie

13 chapters5h 10mEnglish1923

About this book

This biography of the noted French physicist Pierre Curie was written by his wife, the renowned physicist Marie Curie. In it, she not only chronicles the scientific accomplishments of her husband, but also provides unique insight into his family life and personality. The book concludes with a four chapter autobiography of the author. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi

Chapters (13)

1Introduction

1319

2Ch. 1: The Curie Family, Infancy and First Studies of Pierre Curie

889

3Ch. 2: Dreams of Youth, First Scientific Work, Discovery of Piezo-Electricity

852

4Ch. 3: Life as the Director of Laboratory Work in the School of Physics and Chemistry, Generalization of the Principle of Symmetry, Investigations of Magnetism

1879

5Ch.4: Marriage and Organization of the Family Life. Personality and Character

1664

6Ch. 5: The Dream Become a Reality. The Discovery of Radium

1072

7Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 1

1297

8Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 2

1302

9Ch. 7 The Nation's Sorrow. The Laboratories:"Sacred Places"

1179

10Autobiographical Notes Ch. 1

1756

11Autobiographical Notes Ch. 2

2411

12Autobiographical Notes Ch. 3

1846

13Autobiographical Notes Ch. 4

1184

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