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E. Rutherford at the Road Research Laboratory
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937, centre leaning on the bench) visiting the Road Research Laboratory. In 1903, together with F. Soddy, he proposed that radioactive decay occurs by successive disintegrations of atoms. In 1911 he elaborated an atomic model in which the positive charge of the atom (protons) was concentrated in a very small region, the nucleus. He also showed that the structure of an atom could be changed (nuclear transmutation) by bombarding it with alpha particles. He is considered to be the father of nuclear physics and in 1908 was awarded the Nobel Prize for chemistry
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This print showcases the brilliant mind of Sir Ernest Rutherford, one of the greatest physicists to have ever graced our world. In this image, taken at the Road Research Laboratory, we see Rutherford leaning on a bench with an air of intellectual curiosity and determination. Born in New Zealand in 1871, Rutherford made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of atomic structure and radioactive decay. Alongside F. Soddy in 1903, he proposed that atoms undergo successive disintegrations during radioactive decay. This revolutionary idea laid the foundation for further discoveries in nuclear physics. In 1911, Rutherford presented his atomic model which revealed that most of an atom's positive charge is concentrated within its nucleus. He also demonstrated how bombarding atoms with alpha particles could induce nuclear transmutation - altering their structure entirely. Rutherford's exceptional achievements did not go unnoticed as he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1908. His work paved the way for future advancements and established him as a true pioneer in his field. This remarkable photograph captures not only a momentous figure but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and relentless pursuit of knowledge. It stands as a tribute to Sir Ernest Rutherford's enduring legacy as the father of nuclear physics and reminds us all of the immense power contained within even the tiniest building blocks of matter.
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