Conveners
100 Years since the Birth of the University of Florence
- Salvatore Esposito (INFN - Sezione di Napoli)
100 Years since the Birth of the University of Florence
- Samuele Straulino (Università di Firenze)
The history of the Institute of Physics at the University of Florence is traced from the beginning of the 20th century, with the arrival of Antonio Garbasso, to the 1960s.
Thanks to Garbasso's expertise, not only did the Institute gain new premises on Arcetri hill, but it also formed a brilliant group of young physicists made up of Enrico Fermi, Franco Rasetti, Enrico Persico, Bruno Rossi,...
In 2025 we will celebrate 100 years from the inauguration of the Solar Tower, a landmark of the Arcetri Observatory and the symbol of its full dedication to Astrophysics. Yet ideas to dedicate Arcetri, in full or in part, to the new science have been expressed already since its foundation in 1872 as an Astronomical Observatory. I will review these earlier suggestions and highlight the role of...
The National Institute of Optics, now part of the CNR, has undergone significant development since its foundation in 1927. Initially led by Vasco Ronchi, the Institute aimed at designing and testing optical devices and training specialized technical personnel, particularly for military applications.
Following World War II, optical devices were largely supplanted by electronic sources, which...
Following the unification of Italy in 1861, numerous publishing houses expanded their catalogues of popular science, with a particular focus on astronomy. The Florentine publishing houses also contributed to the development of science communication, with numerous initiatives. However, astronomical culture did not spread solely through popular science. Indeed, literature played a significant...
