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Did Shirley Ann Jackson make any significant discoveries in Physics?

  • Yes, she discovered a new Particle

  • Yes, she disproved Quantum Theory

  • No, she's a theoretical physicist

  • No

Answer

No, Shirley Ann Jackson did not make any significant discoveries in Physics. While she was a prominent physicist, she is best known for her work in education and public service. Jackson was the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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