Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Emilio G. Segre

Emilio G. Segre was born on February 1, 1905, in Tivoli, Italy. He came from a Jewish family. He attended the University of Rome, where he earned his doctorate in physics in 1928. Segrè faced discrimination due to the anti-Semitic laws in Italy during the fascist regime, which affected his academic career. Segrè received his education at the Univer...