Fritz Strassman
Fritz Strassman was a German chemist who played a crucial role in the discovery of nuclear fission alongside Otto Hahn. Their collaborative experiments demonstrated that bombarding uranium with neutrons resulted in the production of several lighter elements, a finding that was pivotal in the development of nuclear energy and weaponry. Strassman’s work contributed significantly to the understanding of nuclear reactions.
Born on Feb 22, 1902 (123 years old)
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Fritz Strassman continued the work started by Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn.
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