Goeppert-Mayer

[ gŭp′ûrt-mā′ər ]

Maria 1906-1972

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German-born American physicist who, with Hans Jensen, developed a model of the atomic nucleus that explained why certain nuclei were stable and had an unusual number of stable isotopes. For this work, Goeppert-Mayer and Jensen shared the 1963 Nobel Prize for physics with American physicist Eugene Wigner.

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In the early years, the big powers were often rough, self-made men such as Jack Warner or Louis B. Mayer.
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Allan Mayer, American Apparel's co-chair, seemingly laughed at Charney's plea, labeling him "a dreamer."
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During the transitional phase, board members Allan Mayer and David Danziger will reign as co-chairmen of the board.
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Eight tourists were trapped inside until Mayer let them out, and buildings in the area were evacuated.
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Mlle. Mayer had been for some time in a depressed condition, and her friends had been anxious about her.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
Prud'hon painted several portraits of Mlle. Mayer, the best-known being now in the Louvre.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
It is probable that Mlle. Mayer came under the influence of Prud'hon as early as 1802, possibly before that time.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
But now a change comes over the scene with the entrance of Constance Mayer.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
Constance Mayer seemed to bring him luck: her death affected him all the more deeply.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther