JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE UNSUNG WOMEN OF QUANTUM PHYSICS.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 6. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Conover, Emily 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "THE UNSUNG WOMEN OF QUANTUM PHYSICS" sheds light on the overlooked contributions of women in the history of quantum physics. It discusses how female physicists like Jane Dewey and Laura Chalk were often overshadowed by their male counterparts, despite their significant work in the field. The book "Women in the History of Quantum Physics" aims to rectify this historical erasure by highlighting the stories of 16 female quantum physicists, showcasing their struggles and achievements in a male-dominated field. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing these women's contributions and challenges the conventional narratives that have excluded them from the history of quantum physics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/06, Vol. 207, Issue 6, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Physics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:185009874
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