John Cockcroft
John Cockcroft was a renowned British physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951 for his pioneering work in nuclear physics and particle acceleration. He was instrumental in advocating for safety measures at the Windscale nuclear facility, which ultimately helped mitigate the consequences of the 1957 nuclear accident.
Born on May 27, 1897 (128 years old)
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John Cockcroft insisted on the installation of filters at Windscale, which proved crucial in preventing a greater disaster.
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John Cockcroft insisted on the installation of filters at Windscale, which proved crucial in preventing a larger disaster.
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