Owen Willans Richardson
Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
April 26th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
February 15th, 1959
66 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Richardson contributed significantly to the field of physics, particularly in the area of thermionic emission. Work led to the development of Richardson's Law, which describes the current density of electrons emitted from a heated surface. Obtained the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1928 for this contribution. Additionally, served as a professor at various institutions, influencing the next generation of physicists through both teaching and research.
Developed Richardson's Law
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1928
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