Part 5/8:
Accidental Discovery of the Vega Valley
The turning point came when Uran decided to investigate the brass plates further. Upon disassembling the cathode, he was greeted by phenomena that suggested these plates had undergone transformations, seemingly indicative of abnormal properties. Despite lacking sophisticated tools like a microscope, his keen observations led to an important breakthrough.
Grunier later contributed to this revolutionary concept by identifying and naming the phenomenon “the Vega Valley,” recognizing its unique characteristics inspired by nature and existing phenomena. Their discussion regarding the importance of this accidental discovery underscored how serendipity played a critical role in their scientific endeavors.