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Mid-January, 1934

Mid-January, 1934

Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliot conduct the first demonstration of artificial radioactivity.

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Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliot in their laboratory. Photo courtesy Association Curie Joliot-Curie.
Date Range: 
1934CE Jan
Era: 
1895 to 1937: Early Nuclear Science