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Particle Acceleration Theory

United States of America · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1948

Enrico Fermi1948

Chicago · Science / Physics

Develops ideas explaining how charged particles can gain energy through repeated interactions with moving magnetic fields in astrophysical environments.

Names involved

Enrico Fermi

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