Fritz Strassmann

Fritz Strassmann was a German chemist who, along with his colleagues, discovered nuclear fission in 1938. This groundbreaking finding showed that when the nucleus of an atom, like uranium, is split into smaller parts, it releases a tremendous amount of energy. This process is fundamental to both nuclear power and atomic bombs. Strassmann's work demonstrated the principles of radiation and nuclear chemistry that are crucial for understanding how nuclear reactions occur, impacting fields like radiation biophysics, which studies the effects of radiation on living organisms and the environment. His contributions significantly advanced both science and technology.