César Lattes: A Legace of a Brazilian for Particle Physics

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https://doi.org/10.13102/sscf.v21i.11397

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Experimental Physics, Cosmic Rays, Meson-pi

Abstract

The year 2024 marks the centenary of the birth (July 11, 1924) of the illustrious experimental physicist who will be forever remembered, Cesare Mansueto Giulio Lattes, better known as César Lattes, from Curitiba. His legacy lives on not only in the field of Particle Physics, but also in the role he played as a great academic and scientific leader in our country, promoting the creation of fundamental institutions such as the CBPF (1949) and the CNPq (1951). This contribution describes part of the brilliant trajectory in the field of Experimental Physics that began in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in Physics from the FFCL - University of São Paulo, until the cosmic ascension at the H. H. Wills Physical Laboratory of the University of Bristol (England) with the discovery in 1947 of the $\pi$ (pion) meson particle, predicted in 1935 by the Japanese theoretical physicist Hideki Yukawa. This particle is responsible for mediating the interaction between protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom, keeping it cohesive.

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Paulo César da Rocha-Poppe, Departamento de Física / Observatório Astronômico Antares - UEFS

Licenciado em Física pela Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (1986-1990), Mestre (1992-1994) e Doutor (1994-1998) em Astronomia pela Universidade de São Paulo. Pós-doutorado no Laboratório Nacional de Astrofísica (2005-2006). Professor Titular da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana e Vice-Coordenador do Mestrado Profissional em Astronomia. Coordenador do projeto de extensão do Observatório Astronômico Antares/Museu Antares de Ciência e Tecnologia.

Madam, State University of Feira de Santana

She holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from Universidade de São Paulo (1986), a master's degree (1991) and a PhD (1998) in Astronomy from Universidade de São Paulo. He is currently a full professor at Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana. He has experience in Fundamental Astronomy - preparation of stellar catalogs and connection between reference systems, especially between optical and radio reference systems. She completed her postdoctoral studies in Extragalactic Astrophysics - Peculiar Ringed Galaxies at the National Laboratory of Astrophysics/MCTI between 2005 and 2006. She is currently dedicated to research in Peculiar Ringed Galaxies: spectroscopy and photometry. She is currently the coordinator of the Professional Master's Degree in Astronomy at UEFS (MPAstro). She has been part of the INEP/MEC Evaluators' Bank since 2007. She was the president of the UEFS Self-Evaluation Committee since its implementation in 2008 until 2019. She coordinated the Postgraduate Program at UEFS-PPPG between 2017 and 2019. She coordinated the Undergraduate Program at UEFS-PROGRAD between 2019 and 2024. She is currently an Academic Advisor at the Pro-Rectory of Undergraduate Education/UEFS and director of the Antares Astronomical Observatory/UEFS. Research Id: H-5621-2016. ORCID: 0000-0001-7049-2053.      

Sir, State University of Feira de Santana

He holds a bachelor's degree in Physics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1990), a master's degree in Astrophysics from the National Institute for Space Research (1994), and a PhD in Astrophysics from the National Institute for Space Research (1998). He completed his postdoctoral studies at the National Institute for Space Research, participating in the construction of the CAMIV detector, intended for astronomical observations in the infrared. He is currently a Full Professor at the State University of Feira de Santana. He also works at the Antares Astronomical Observatory, where he coordinates the Itinerant Science Popularization Project. He has experience in the area of ​​Astronomy, with an emphasis on Stellar Astrophysics, working mainly on the following topics: time series statistics, photometry, stellar astrophysics, astronomical observation and instrumentation, binary systems and exoplanets, and Astronomy Teaching. He is part of the faculty of the Professional Master's Program in Astronomy Teaching at UEFS.

Nelson Vani Leister, University of São Paulo

He holds a bachelor's and a bachelor's degree in Physics from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (1970). He holds a PhD in Science in Astronomy from the University of São Paulo (1989). He is currently a professor at the University of São Paulo, a reviewer for the journal Solar Physics, and a scientific advisor for MackPesquisa. He has experience in Astronomy, with an emphasis on Fundamental Astronomy, Stellar Astrophysics, and Solar Physics. He works mainly on the following topics: astrometry, astrophysics, Be stars, and Sun: general.

Madam, State Center for Professional Education in Health of Central Bahia

Master in Astronomy Teaching from the State University of Feira de Santana (2020). Specialist in Teaching Methodology for Professional Education from the State University of Bahia (2016). Specialist in Geography and Environment from Cândido Mendes University (2015). Graduated in Geography from the State University of Feira de Santana (2009). Graduated in Philosophy from the Claretian University Center (2020).      

Madam, State Center for Professional Education in Health of Central Bahia

I have a degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) in 1999. Specialization in Environmental Education for Sustainability from UEFS in 2003 and Specialization in Planning and Management in Education from the State University of Bahia (UNEB) in 2003. Master in Astronomy from the Postgraduate Program in Teaching in Astronomy - Professional Master's Degree from the State University of Feira de Santana (2019 - 2021). Currently, I am a professor at the Secretariat of Education of the State of Bahia (2003 - ) at the State Center for Professional Education in Health of Centro Baiano, working as an advisor for the subject General Biology in the courses of Technician in Clinical Analysis, Technician in Nutrition, Technician in Oral Health and Technician in Administration in the Integrated Professional Education (EPI) modalities and in the National Program for Integration of Professional Education with Basic Education (PROEJA), in the Young and Adult modality.

Madam, State Center for Professional Education in Health of Central Bahia

She holds a degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of Sergipe (2007). She is currently a teacher at the Bahia State Department of Education. She has experience in the area of ​​Chemistry, with an emphasis on Chemistry.

Sir, State Center for Professional Education in Health of Central Bahia

 

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) (2005), a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from UEFS (2006), a Master's Degree in Biotechnology from UEFS (2007) and a Master's Degree in Teaching Astronomy from UEFS (2024). He is a professor at the Department of Education of the State of Bahia (admitted in 2007), currently assigned to the State Center for Professional Education in Health of Centro Baiano. He has experience in the area of ​​Microbiology and in the area of ​​Pedagogical Practice.

Madam, Assis Chateaubriand Integrated Education Center

He has a degree in Geography from the State University of Feira de Santana (2000), a postgraduate degree in Environmental Education for Sustainability from the State University of Feira de Santana (2003) and a professional Master's degree in Astronomy from the State University of Feira de Santana (2023). He has an advanced course in Drug Use Prevention for Public School Educators from the University of Brasília (2014) and an extension course in Pedagogical Use of Educational Technologies from the Faculty of Communication of the Federal University of Bahia (2018). He has a training course in Cultural Diversity and Ethnic-racial Relations in Brazil from the Pró Saber Institute (2016). She was a speaker at the Environmental Education Course - Taking Advantage of Environmental Resources, in a lecture organized by the Municipal Department of Education of Feira de Santana (2007) and speaker at the 1st Education Symposium at the Faculty of Technology and Sciences (2007) and lectured at the Environmental Education Seminar held by the 1st Battalion of the Military Police (2010). She is currently a teacher at the Assis Chateaubriand Integrated Education Center and at the Maria Antônia da Costa Municipal School. She has experience in the area of ​​Geography, with emphasis on Regional Development Theory, Sustainability, Environment and Urbanization.

Sir, Assis Chateaubriand Integrated Education Center

He holds a degree in mathematics from the State University of Feira de Santana (2011). He is currently a teacher at the Department of Education of the State of Bahia.

Miss, Colégio São Rafael

I have a degree in Mathematics from Universidade Norte do Paraná and a master's degree in Astronomy Teaching from Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS). My research focuses on the areas of Interdisciplinary Astronomy Teaching, with an emphasis on Scientific and Technological Dissemination, and History of Astronomy. I have experience in developing and implementing interdisciplinary educational projects, aiming to promote scientific teaching and dissemination, especially in the context of astronomy. My goal is to continue contributing to the advancement of astronomy teaching and its dissemination, promoting quality scientific education that is accessible to all.

Sir, National Astrophysics Laboratory

He holds a degree in Physics from the Faculty of Science - University of Chile (1976), a Master's degree in Physics from the Faculty of Science - University of Chile (1981), and a PhD from the Astronomical and Geophysical Institute, University of São Paulo (1987). He is currently a Full Researcher III at the MCT/National Laboratory of Astrophysics. He has experience in the area of ​​Galactic Astronomy, with an emphasis on Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium, working mainly on Planetary Nebulas, and the Interstellar Medium. He is currently developing research in Extragalactic Astronomy, mainly on Ringed Galaxies, and Dark Matter Physics.

Madam, National Astrophysics Laboratory

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of São Paulo (1977) and a Master's degree in Astronomy from the University of São Paulo (1985). She is currently an Associate Researcher II at MCTI/National Laboratory of Astrophysics. She has research experience in Astrophysics, with an emphasis on Galaxies, working mainly on the following topics: astronomy, photometry, teaching, outreach and peculiar ringed galaxies. She is the manager of Outreach and Non-Formal Education at LNA/MCTI and is the national representative in the outreach and education networks of NOIRLab - National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory, USA. She is the National Manager of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT). She is a reviewer for the Latin American Journal of Astronomy Education - RELEA-, and was a reviewer for the Production Journal, published by the Brazilian Association of Production Engineering - ABEPRO. She holds a PhD in Production Engineering from the Institute of Production Engineering and Management of the Federal University of Itajubá - IEPG/UNIFEI, in the area of ​​Quality, Simulation and Modeling.

Madam, University of Paraíba Valley

She holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Vale do Paraíba (2007), a master's degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Vale do Paraíba (2010) and a PhD in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Vale do Paraíba (2014). She completed her post-doctorate at ITA - Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (2016-2018). She is currently a professor at the University of Vale do Paraíba. She has experience in Astronomy, with an emphasis on Extragalactic Astrophysics, working mainly on the following topics: galaxies with polar rings: formation and dynamics, observational astronomy, n-body simulation and agn - galaxy with active nucleus. She also develops research in the area of ​​Engineering Education.

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da Rocha-Poppe, P. C., Fernandes Martin, V. A., Geraldête Pereira, M., Vani Leister, N., de Alencar Lima Pinto, A. P., Falcão Brito, G. M., Lima Marinho, R., de Queiroz Oliveira, R., Santos Corbacho, V., Rios da Silva, W., Guimarães Santos, M. A., Faúndes-Abans, M., de Oliveira-Abans, M., & Freitas-Lemes, P. (2025). César Lattes: A Legace of a Brazilian for Particle Physics. Sitientibus Physical Science Series, 21, 1–35. https://doi.org/10.13102/sscf.v21i.11397

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