George Paget Thomson

Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate

George Paget Thomson - Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

May 3rd, 1892
133 years ago

Died

September 10th, 1975
50 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent English physicist and academic, contributions to physics include research on electron diffraction, which demonstrated the wave-like properties of electrons. The work provided significant enhancement to quantum mechanics and solidified the understanding of wave-particle duality. In 1937, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for these contributions, sharing the honor with Clinton Davisson. Thomson was also involved in education, holding various academic positions throughout his career.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1937

Demonstrated electron diffraction

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