Joliot-Curie Square

Irene Joliot-Curie :
* September 12, 1897 in Paris
† March 17, 1956 in ParisFrédéric Joliot-Curie :
* March 19, 1900 in Paris
† August 14, 1958 in ParisThe French physicist couple JOLIOT-CURIE was one of the leading nuclear physicists of their time. Among many experimental works, the discovery of artificial radioactivity stands out. In addition to their scientific work, both became known for their social commitment and their work for the peace movement and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.Source: lernhelfer.de/schuelerlexikon/physik-abitur/artikel/irene-und-frederic-joliot-curie

The place is named after the couple Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, who together received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their research into artificial radioactivity. Irène Joliot-Curie is the daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered natural radioactivity and who were also awarded Nobel Prizes.More info:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ir%C3%A8ne_Joliot-Curie
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Joliot-Curie

Beautifully landscaped place not far from the Leipzig tower.