Episode 144: Mystery of Mass (Spec)
Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute
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Show Notes
On today's episode we look at the diverse history of mass spectrometry, starting with a single question: exactly what is it? Then we dip into our oral history collection to show the breadth of mass spec's reach, including the Manhattan Project.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:33 Introduction
01:12 What is Mass Spec?
04:22 Oral History: Alfred Nier
12:18 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie and Mia Lobel for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.