(1882–1964), German-born American physicist. He worked on the bombardment of atoms by electrons and became involved in the US atom bomb project; he advocated the explosion of the bomb in an uninhabited area to demonstrate its power to Japan.
Definition of Franck, James in US English:
Franck, James
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(1882–1964), US physicist; born in Germany. He worked on the bombardment of atoms by electrons and became involved in the US atom bomb project. He advocated the explosion of the bomb in an uninhabited area to demonstrate its power to Japan.