“Mas seja tudo pelo bem da física”: aspectos da trajetória científica de Francisco Xavier Roser, SJ (1904-1967)

Translated title of the contribution: "May all be for the sake of physics": Notes on the scientific trajectory of Francisco Xavier Roser, SJ (1904-1967)

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Abstract

The article describes the scientific trajectory of the physicist and Jesuit priest Francisco Xavier Roser, who is the founder of the Physics Department of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, and one of the pioneers of the study of natural radioactivity in Brazil. The article includes a biography and a discussion on the most relevant aspects of Fr. Roser's scientific career.

Translated title of the contribution"May all be for the sake of physics": Notes on the scientific trajectory of Francisco Xavier Roser, SJ (1904-1967)
Original languagePortuguese
Article numbere2601
JournalRevista de Ensino de Física
Volume40
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Experimental physics
  • Cosmic rays
  • Natural radioactivity
  • Society of Jesus
  • Pontifical Catholic University

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