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Better than CD: Eugénie Cotton (1881-1967)
1Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, New York.
Chirality
|March 8, 2020
Summary
This review explores Eugénie Cotton's life and advocacy for women's rights, highlighting her contributions alongside her husband Aimé Cotton, the pioneer of circular dichroism spectroscopy.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- History of Science
- Women's Rights Advocacy
Background:
- Aimé Cotton pioneered circular dichroism spectroscopy.
- Eugénie Cotton, a physicist, was a prominent advocate for women's rights and international peace.
- She co-founded the Women's International Democratic Federation and received prestigious peace awards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Loukia Efthymiou's new biography of Eugénie Cotton.
- To discuss Eugénie Cotton's own biography of her husband, Aimé Cotton.
- To examine Eugénie Cotton's significant contributions to science and social justice.
Main Methods:
- Biographical review of Eugénie Cotton (1881-1967).
- Analysis of Eugénie Cotton's biography of Aimé Cotton.
- Discussion of historical context and scientific impact.
Main Results:
- Efthymiou's biography offers a comprehensive reconstruction of Eugénie Cotton's life.
- Eugénie Cotton's biography of Aimé Cotton is a key resource on circular dichroism.
- The review synthesizes insights from both biographical works.
Conclusions:
- Eugénie Cotton's life exemplifies the intersection of scientific pursuit and social activism.
- Her work significantly advanced both women's rights and the understanding of chirality.
- The reviewed biographies provide valuable historical and scientific perspectives.
