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Walter Heitler Biography and Timeline

Follow Walter Heitler through 1 dated historical records for Germany.

Walter Heitler, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1937

Electron-Photon Cascade Theory

Physicist · Cambridge · Science / Physics

With Homi Bhabha, develops a cascade theory of electron, positron and photon showers in cosmic rays.

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