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Pierre Curie

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Pierre Curie

by Marie Curie

English· 05:10:50· 13 chapters
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
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Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    Introduction

    21:59
  2. Chapter 2

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

    14:49
  3. Chapter 3

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

    14:12
  4. Chapter 4

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

    31:19
  5. Chapter 5

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

    27:44
  6. Chapter 6

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

    17:52
  7. Chapter 7

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

    21:37
  8. Chapter 8

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

    21:42
  9. Chapter 9

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

    19:39
  10. Chapter 10

    Autobiographical Notes Ch. 1

    29:16
  11. Chapter 11

    Autobiographical Notes Ch. 2

    40:11
  12. Chapter 12

    Autobiographical Notes Ch. 3

    30:46
  13. Chapter 13

    Autobiographical Notes Ch. 4

    19:44