Wolfgang PauliWolfgang PauliApril 25, 1900 - December 15, 1958April 25, 1900 - December 15, 1958
This isn’t right. This isn’t even wrong. ~Wolfgang Pauli
• 1924 discovered
the fundament
al exclusion principal
• Known for the Zeeman Effect and
discovery the
neutrino
Background and personal lifeBackground and personal lifePauli was born in Vienna. His father was a Pauli was born in Vienna. His father was a
physician and professor. After Pauli graduated from physician and professor. After Pauli graduated from high school, he studied at the University of Munich high school, he studied at the University of Munich with people like Neils Bohr (who created the Bohr with people like Neils Bohr (who created the Bohr atom), and Max Born. Three years later, he had his atom), and Max Born. Three years later, he had his Ph.D. in theoretical physics. Ph.D. in theoretical physics.
Discoveries!Discoveries!► The Pauli Exclusion Principle: No two electrons in an The Pauli Exclusion Principle: No two electrons in an
atom can be in the same place at the same time. atom can be in the same place at the same time. ► Discovered the neutrinoDiscovered the neutrino: : A particle with no charge A particle with no charge
or mass that carries energy and momentum away or mass that carries energy and momentum away from the nucleus of an atom. from the nucleus of an atom.
AwardsAwards► 1945 Nobel Prize for Physics1945 Nobel Prize for Physics► 1952 Franklin medal1952 Franklin medal► 1930 Lorenzo medal1930 Lorenzo medal
ReferencesReferences►http://www.stegen.k12.mo.us/tchrpges
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