Physics in Africa

Africa tends to be isolated and sometimes forgotten when it comes to scientific research and in particular physics. But the region has great potential, being home to the youngest population in the world, and despite a variety of issues, there has been steady, albeit uneven progress towards establish...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sa’id, Rabia Salihu, Fuwape, Ibiyinka, Dikandé, Alain Moise, Mimouni, Jamal, Hasford, Francis, Haynes, Delia, Gledhill, Igle, Amolo, George, Akin-Ojo, Omololu, Eassa, Nashwa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7500249/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33728404
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s42254-020-0239-8
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Sumario:Africa tends to be isolated and sometimes forgotten when it comes to scientific research and in particular physics. But the region has great potential, being home to the youngest population in the world, and despite a variety of issues, there has been steady, albeit uneven progress towards establishing a scientific infrastructure. Ten African researchers discuss the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by physicists across the continent.

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