Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu
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Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu shattered barriers and emerged as a remarkable figure, leaving an indelible mark on scientific achievements and gender equality.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wu made significant contributions to various fields of physics. Notably, she confirmed Enrico Fermi's theory of beta decay, leading to her authoring the book "Beta Decay," which is still referenced by physicists today. Her experimental work with Tsung Dao Lee and Chen Ning Yang, known as the "Wu Experiment," challenged established scientific norms and earned a Nobel Prize.
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