Joseph John Thomson
Joseph John Thomson was a renowned British physicist best known for his discovery of the electron in 1897, a groundbreaking achievement that fundamentally changed the understanding of atomic structure. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906, and he served as a professor at the University of Cambridge, where he also directed the Cavendish Laboratory. Thomson's contributions laid the foundation for modern physics, influencing subsequent research in atomic theory and quantum mechanics.
Born on Aug 18, 1856 (168 years old)
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He discovered the electron in 1897.
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