Lise Meitner

By Tamara W

E=mc2 is a biography about the world's most famous equation that was created by Albert Einstein. The author of the novel is David Bodanis. Bodanis put in many famous scientists and physicists. There are many great reviews about the novel.

“Exhilarating. E=mc2 is to be treasured.” –John Polanyi, The Globe and Mail

“Astonishing…thrilling…the very best kind of science journalism.” –The Washington Post Book World

Bodanis added Lise Meitner into the novel to explain how nuclear fission came to be and how she a amazing life for herself. Lise Meitner made great contributions to the novel E = mc2. Her main part in the novel begins in part 3 the Early Years, section 9 “Quiet in the Midday Snow.” It talks about Otto Hahn, and Lise Meitner’s life. The section explains how Lise Meitner, Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann had a major role in researching nuclear fission. It has led to many applications like the atomic bomb. Lise Meitner's contributions to nuclear fission were major, and the reminents of her work are still seen today with the abundance of nuclear power facilities.

Check out the author of E=mc2 novel here: http://www.davidbodanis.com/books/emc2/index.html