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William Henry Bragg Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Henry Bragg, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

6 records1912–19376 events1 places

Chronological biography

1912

Studies In Radioactivity1912
Science / Physics

Publication of "Studies In Radioactivity"

1913

Crystal Diffraction Research1913
Science / Physics · Sir · Physicist · Leeds

Works with his son to establish practical X-ray crystallography.

X-Ray Spectrometer1913
Science / Physics · Sir · Physicist · Leeds

Develops instruments for measuring X-ray diffraction from crystals.

1915

Nobel Prize1915
Science / Physics

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, studied crystalline structures using x-rays

1935

Royal Society1935
Science / Royal Society · President of the Royal Society

Appointed President of the Royal Society

1937

Atomic Structure of Minerals1937
Science / Geology

Publication of "Atomic Structure of Minerals"

Titles and roles

President of the Royal Society · Sir · Physicist

Record provenance

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