Henri Becquerel was a French physicist born on December 15, 1852 in Paris, France. He is best known for his work in discovering radioactivity, for which he shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics. His contributions to the field of physics are so significant that the SI unit for radioactivity, the becquerel (Bq), is named in his honor.
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About
French Physicist who shared the 1903 Nobel Prize In Physics for helping to discover radioactivity. The SI unit for radioactivity, the becquerel (Bq) is named in his honor.
Before Fame
He studied at the Ecole Polytechnique school in France.
Trivia
He won the prestigious Rumford Medal and Helmoltz Medal.
Family Life
He married Louise Desiree Loriex in 1890.
Associated With
He was awarded the Nobel Prize with Madam Curie .