William Lawrence Bragg
Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics recipient
Born
March 31st, 1890
135 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1971
54 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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An Australian-English physicist, significant contributions were made to the field of X-ray crystallography. Work alongside father William Henry Bragg led to the development of Bragg's Law, which describes the reflection of X-rays from crystal surfaces. This foundational research established the scientific understanding of atomic structures and paved the way for advancements in various fields, including chemistry and biology. Bragg received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915, becoming the youngest laureate at that time. Academic positions were held at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Adelaide and the University of Cambridge.
Developed Bragg's Law for X-ray crystallography
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915
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