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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Physicist
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:American_Physical_Society |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkb:University_of_Illinois_Urbana-Champaign |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physics
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| gptkbp:born |
March 22, 1868
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Millikan's_oil_drop_experiment
Millikan's constant was involved in the establishment of scientific institutions. was involved in the promotion of science in education. developed techniques for measuring electric charge. received honorary degrees from several universities. advocated for science education. analyzed the spectrum of light. conducted experiments on the photoelectric effect. discovered the electron's charge. encouraged collaboration in scientific research. examined the behavior of charged particles. explored the properties of electrons. investigated the nature of light. mentored many future physicists. pioneered methods in experimental physics. promoted the importance of physics research. published numerous scientific papers. served as editor for scientific journals. studied cosmic rays. was a member of various scientific societies. was an advocate for science policy. was known for his public lectures on science. was recognized for his contributions to physics. contributed to the understanding of atomic structure. was a prominent figure in the scientific community. |
| gptkbp:died |
December 19, 1953
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| gptkbp:field |
experimental physics
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| gptkbp:field_of_study |
electromagnetism
photoelectric effect |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Robert A. Millikan
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced the field of quantum physics.
influenced the study of atomic theory. influenced the understanding of electric charge. |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Richard_Feynman
gptkb:Robert_H._Goddard |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Millikan's_oil_drop_apparatus
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:oil_drop_experiment
determining the charge of the electron |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Millikan's oil drop experiment is a fundamental experiment in physics.
Millikan's work contributed to the development of modern physics. |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_students |
gptkb:Hugh_Dryden
gptkb:Carl_D._Anderson gptkb:William_H._Pickering gptkb:Richard_Feynman gptkb:Robert_H._Goddard |
| gptkbp:position |
professor at California Institute of Technology
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:Quantum_Mechanics
atomic structure |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Grace_E._Stoughton
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Albert_A._Michelson
gptkb:William_J._Duane |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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