The Saga of Arthur Compton
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Scientists & Inventors
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Active Era
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#494 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Arthur Holly Compton (September 10, 1892 – March 15, 1962) was an American physicist who shared the 1927 Nobel Prize in Physics with C. Wilson for his discovery of the Compton effect, which demonstrated the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It was a significant discovery at the time; the wave nature of light had been well-demonstrated, but the idea that light had both wave and particle properties was not easily accepted.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
In 1919, Compton was awarded one of the first two National Research Council Fellowships that allowed students to study abroad.
