Edward Victor Appleton

Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate

Edward Victor Appleton - Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

September 6th, 1892
132 years ago

Died

April 21st, 1965
59 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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A physicist and academic contributed to the study of radio waves in the ionosphere. Conducted experiments that led to the discovery of the Appleton layer, a significant feature of the ionosphere, which has implications for radio communication. Served as a professor at various institutions, including the University of Reading. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1947 for research on the ionosphere and its chemical properties, influencing both science and technology.

Discovered the Appleton layer

Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1947

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