Rudolf Peierls
Scientist
Sir Rudolf Ernst Peierls, CBE (5 June 1907 – 19 September 1995) was a German-born British physicist. Rudolf Peierls had a major role in Britain's nuclear programme, but he also had a role in many modern sciences. His obituary in Physics Today describes him as "a major player in the drama of the eruption of nuclear physics into world affairs...".
Personal facts
| Birth date | June 05, 1907 |
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| Birth name | Rudolf Ernst Peierls |
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| Date of death | September 19, 1995 |
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| Education | Humboldt University of Berlin Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich |
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| Known for | Frisch–Peierls memorandum Bohr%E2%80%93Peierls%E2%80%93Placzek relation Peierls%E2%80%93Hubbard model |
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