Nuclear Emulsion Research
Powell develops particle physics research at the University of Bristol.
Role range: 1945-1950
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Cecil Frank Powell Biography and Timeline
Follow Cecil Frank Powell through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Cecil Frank Powell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1945–1947Years on this page
1945
1947
Pion Discovery
Powell's Bristol group identifies the pion using photographic emulsions.
Role range: 1947-1950
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