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Frank and Cherenkov, Soviet physicists
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Frank and Cherenkov, Soviet physicists
Ilya Mikhailovich Frank (1908-1990, left) and Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov (1904-1990, right), Soviet physicists, talking in a particle physics laboratory. Frank and Cherenkov shared the 1958 Nobel Prize for Physics with Igor Tamm. Their share of the Nobel was awarded for their work on the discovery and interpretation of the Cherenkov effect. A high-energy particle moving through water may exceed the velocity of light in that medium. When it does, it creates a " wake" of light, called Cherenkov radiation. Photographed in 1962, in Russia
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of science. In this image, two renowned Soviet physicists, Ilya Mikhailovich Frank and Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov, engage in an animated conversation within the confines of a particle physics laboratory. The year is 1962, and these brilliant minds are deep in discussion about their groundbreaking work on the Cherenkov effect. Frank and Cherenkov's collaboration led to one of the most remarkable discoveries in physics - the phenomenon known as Cherenkov radiation. Their research revealed that when high-energy particles traverse through water at speeds surpassing that of light, they create a luminous "wake" called Cherenkov radiation. This revolutionary finding earned them both the prestigious Nobel Prize for Physics in 1958, which they shared with Igor Tamm. In this photograph, we witness not only two exceptional scientists but also witnesses to history unfolding before our eyes. These distinguished men stand side by side; their expressions filled with intellect and curiosity. As they point towards something unseen, it becomes evident that their passion for knowledge knows no bounds. The significance of this image extends beyond its historical context; it symbolizes human ingenuity and relentless pursuit of understanding nature's mysteries. It serves as a reminder that scientific breakthroughs are often born out of collaboration between great minds like Frank and Cherenkov. Science Photo Library has preserved this extraordinary moment for us to admire - an emblematic portrayal of intellectual brilliance captured forever on film.
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