Fission Theory with Bohr
With Niels Bohr, develops a liquid-drop description of fission and neutron-induced uranium reactions.
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John Archibald Wheeler Biography and Timeline
Follow John Archibald Wheeler through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
John Archibald Wheeler, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1939–1967Years on this page
1939
Fission Theory
Works with Bohr on the theory of nuclear fission.
Role range: 1911-2008
1944
Xenon-135 Reactor Poisoning
The cause of B Reactor's unexpected shutdown is identified as xenon-135, a powerful neutron absorber produced during fission.
1957
Quantum Gravity
Discusses singularities and the need for quantum gravity beyond classical general relativity.
Role range: 1911-2008
1967
Black Hole Term
Popularises the term black hole for complete gravitational collapse.
Role range: 1911-2008
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