X Ray Crystallography Collection

Rosalind Franklin, British chemist
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, holding a model of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosalind Franklin, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosalind Franklin, 1940s, (2023). British chemist and X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosalind Franklin, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosalind Franklin, 1940s, (2023). British chemist and X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)

William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper as part of a group with a motorcar on a mountain
1768685 William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper as part of a group with a motorcar on a mountain road, Vosges, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Royal Institution, London

William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper Robinson with others, Vosges, 1915 (b / w photo)
1768686 William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper Robinson with others, Vosges, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Royal Institution, London

William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper Robinson with others, Vosges, 1915 (b / w photo)
1768687 William Lawrence Bragg and Harold Roper Robinson with others, Vosges, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Royal Institution, London

William Henry Bragg, English physicist, early 20th century
William Henry Bragg, English physicist, 20th century. The founder of X-ray crystallography, Bragg (1862-1942) is shown here using an X-ray spectrometer

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X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

Cucumber mosaic virus, computer model
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), computer model. This image was created using molecular modelling software and data from X-ray crystallography

William Henry Bragg, British physicist
William Henry Bragg (1862-1942), British physicist. Bragg studied at Cambridge University, graduating as third wrangler in the Mathematics Tripos in 1884

William Lawrence Bragg, British physicist
William Lawrence Bragg (1890-1971), British physicist, as an undergraduate. Bragg, the son of William Henry Bragg, was born in Australia, graduating from the University of Adelaide in 1908

Insulin molecule C014 / 2290
Insulin molecule. Molecular module of insulin showing its primary structure over a background of the molecules electron density map

John Bernal speaking in Moscow, 1962
John Bernal speaking in Moscow. Bernal (1901-1971) was a gifted physicist, chemist and biologist. He pioneered many techniques in X-ray crystallography and the determination of molecular structures

X-ray crystallography C016 / 3823
X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

Rosalind Franklin, British chemist
Rosalind Franklin. Caricature of the British chemist and X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), holding a model of a crystal lattice

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Crystals: The Pioneers of X-ray Crystallography" In the realm of scientific discovery, few breakthroughs have been as revolutionary as x-ray crystallography. This groundbreaking technique, which allows us to peer into the intricate structure of crystals, owes its origins to a remarkable trio - Rosalind Franklin, Harold Roper Robinson, and William Lawrence Bragg. Born in 1920s Britain, Rosalind Franklin emerged as a brilliant chemist whose contributions would forever change our understanding of molecular structures. Her work on DNA laid the foundation for x-ray crystallography's application in unraveling complex biological molecules. But it was during an autumn in 1915 that another duo set foot on Vosges mountains with determination and curiosity etched on their faces. Harold Roper Robinson and William Lawrence Bragg embarked on a journey that would shape the future of science. In black-and-white photographs from that time, we catch glimpses of them alongside fellow researchers and even a motorcar perched atop those majestic peaks. William Henry Bragg, an English physicist who made significant contributions to early 20th-century physics, played a pivotal role in developing x-ray crystallography alongside his son William Lawrence Bragg. Together they unraveled nature's hidden secrets by analyzing how x-rays diffracted when passing through crystalline structures. Their pioneering efforts led to astonishing discoveries – like capturing stunning images revealing the intricate arrangement of atoms within crystals. These mesmerizing snapshots unveiled previously unseen worlds within substances such as insulin molecules – C014 / 2290 being one such example. Today, thanks to these visionary minds and their relentless pursuit of knowledge, x-ray crystallography has become an indispensable tool across various scientific disciplines. From unlocking mysteries at atomic levels to aiding drug design and material engineering – this technique continues to push boundaries and fuel new frontiers in research.