Johann Wilhelm Hittorf Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Johann Wilhelm Hittorf, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Germany.

1 records1869–18691 events1 places

Chronological biography

1869

Cathode Ray Shadows1869

Science / Physics · Physicist · Munster

Observes sharp shadows in discharge tubes, showing that cathode rays travel in straight lines from the cathode.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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