Enrico Fermi

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Enrico Fermi's biography delves into his pivotal role in a transformative era of physics, highlighting key developments such as the birth of nuclear and particle physics, the discovery of nuclear fission, and the Manhattan Project. It examines how Fermi's contributions were essential to the advent of "big science" and the profound changes in our understanding of matter and the universe. This exploration underscores the significance of Fermi's work in shaping modern science and the historical context of his achievements.