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title: Otto Han & Lise Meitner
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22135/otto-han--lise-meitner/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-09-10
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# Otto Han & Lise Meitner

_Authored by Unknown Photographer_

## Image File

[![Otto Han & Lise Meitner](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22135.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22135.png)

## Image Caption

A 1912 photograph of Otto [Han](https://www.worldhistory.org/Han_Dynasty/) and Lise Meitner, key figures in the development of nuclear fission.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Photographer, U. (2026, September 10). Otto Han & Lise Meitner. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22135/otto-han--lise-meitner/>
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "Otto Han & Lise Meitner." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 10, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22135/otto-han--lise-meitner/>.
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "Otto Han & Lise Meitner." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Sep 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22135/otto-han--lise-meitner/>.

## License & Copyright

[![copyright source](/images/partners/wikipedia-small.png)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hahn_and_Meitner_in_1912.jpg)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hahn_and_Meitner_in_1912.jpg) by [**Unknown Photographer**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hahn_and_Meitner_in_1912.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 10 September 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.