Some notable Chinese in Dublin in the mid-twentieth century
In this interesting paper, the author -- who studied also in Dublin and worked in Hong Kong for 30 years -- explores the stories of three Chinese physicists who achieved remarkable success. He focuses on the careers of Hu Ning, Ma Shijun, and Peng Huanwu, all of whom studied at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS) before becoming leading figures in theoretical physics. Ma continued his work in Australia, while Hu and Peng made significant contributions in the People's Republic of China. The article highlights the vibrant research atmosphere at DIAS in the 1940s, notably when the exiled Erwin Schrödinger found refuge there. The author provides insights into the three scientists' lives at DIAS and their subsequent careers beyond the institute.\N\NIn addition to the remarkable stories of three influential Chinese scientists who studied at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies (DIAS), this paper on the history of science reveals, in a surprising manner, how the existence of Schrödinger, an exiled scientist, serendipitously shaped the trajectory of future generations within the institution that offered him refuge.
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7902047
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