Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Copley_Medal
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1868-01-01
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| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Development of the cloud chamber
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1930-01-01
|
| gptkbp:field |
Physics
|
| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
Nuclear Physics
|
| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:John_Arthur_Wilson
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Arthur Wilson
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Richard_Feynman
gptkb:Ernest_Rutherford |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:J.J._Thomson
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Wilson_cloud_chamber
Experimental physics |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Physicist
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Cambridge,_England
|
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
Cloud chamber for detecting particles
|
| gptkbp:researchField |
Particle_Physics
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Studies on ionization
Research on the nature of matter Contributions to the understanding of particle interactions Contributions to the field of astrophysics Research on cosmic radiation Contributions to the field of quantum mechanics Research on the interaction of radiation with matter Research on the effects of radiation on biological systems Contribution to the understanding of radiation Contributions to the field of atomic physics Development of particle detection methods Studies on the historical significance of cosmic rays Pioneering work in experimental techniques Contributions to the understanding of high-energy particles Research on the behavior of electrons Research on the detection of ionizing radiation Research on the structure of the atom Studies on the behavior of charged particles Studies on the detection of cosmic rays Studies on the origins of cosmic rays Studies on the properties of radiation Studies on the properties of subatomic particles Work on the properties of alpha particles Research on the effects of cosmic rays on living organisms Studies on the interaction of cosmic rays with matter Research on the effects of magnetic fields on particles Advancements in the understanding of radiation effects Research on the technological applications of particle detection. Research on the role of cosmic rays in the universe Research on the implications of cosmic rays for astrophysics Research on the impact of cosmic rays on the atmosphere Discovery_of_cosmic_rays |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Ethel_Wilson
|