Deng Jiaxian

Deng Jiaxian (June 25, 1924 – July 29, 1986; also spelled as Teng Chia-Hsien) was a Chinese theoretical physicist, nuclear physicist, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, member of the 12th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, and member of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society. Deng Jiaxian graduated from the National Southwestern Associated University of the Republic of China, then went to the United States to study, and received a doctorate in physics from Purdue University in 1950. Deng Jiaxian made significant contributions to the development of the atomic bomb of the People's Republic of China and was honored as the "Patriot of the Two Bombs". In 1999, he was named the "Patron of the Two Bombs and One Star" by the Chinese government.

Early life and education Deng Jiaxian, born on June 25, 1924 in Huaining, Anhui, during the Republic of China era, had a father named Deng Yizhe who was an academic. His father studied overseas at Waseda University and Columbia University before returning to teach esthetics and art theory at various Chinese universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University. Naming his son "Jiaxian," which symbolizes flourishing crops in hopes that he would grow roots deeply on Chinese soil for the benefit of society. Growing up under his father's guidance from a young age in Beijing schools like Peking Chongde Middle School where besides regular studies he delved into traditional texts and poetry recitations daily while focusing later on English language skills alongside mathematics.

During troubling times post-Marco Polo Bridge Incident when Japanese invaders pressured students to show support publicly for their cause by waving flags; Deng Yizhe fearing persecution sent his son away to Kunming instructing him firmly to pursue science over literature emphasizing its importance for national progress. This directive influenced Deng Jiaxian profoundly towards choosing a scientific path dedicated to serving his country. From then on, Deng collaborated for more than two decades in secrecy with a group of young scientists, including Qian Sanqiang, as part of China's Two Bombs, One Satellite initiative to develop nuclear and hydrogen bombs.

Publications

Collected articles on Deng Jiaxian Deng Jiaxian Academic Lectures I Deng Jiaxian's Academic Lectures II-Quantum Field Theory (rearranged version) 2014 Peking University Press Deng Jiaxian's Academic Lectures III-Group Theory (rearranged edition) 2014 Peking University Press "Angular Correlation of Beta Decay" "Effects of Radiation Loss on Free Vibration in Accelerators" "Deformation of Hydrogen Nucleus" "Summary of theoretical research on China's first atomic bomb" According to Xu Luxi, Mrs. Deng, it happened that Sino-US relations were thawing (refer to Ping Pong Diplomacy). In July 1971, Yang Zhenning visited relatives in the People's Republic of China for the first time and wanted to reunite with Deng Jiaxian. Zhou Enlai recalled Deng Jiaxian to Beijing, and Deng Jiaxian left Qinghai. During the Cultural Revolution persecution, Yu Min, Chen Nengkuan, and Hu Side were also saved. Since then, no one has dared to endanger the lives of scientists in the 221 Factory. Daughter of Xu Deheng.

Daughter: Deng Zhidian (October 1954-)

Son: Deng Zhiping (November 1956-)