George Paget Thomson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Paget Thomson, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1927–19412 events2 places

Chronological biography

1927

Electron Diffraction Through Metal Foils1927

Science / Physics · Physicist · Aberdeen

Independently demonstrates electron diffraction by transmitting fast electrons through thin metal foils.

1941

MAUD Committee15 July 1941

Warfare / Nuclear · Physicist · London

MAUD report concludes a uranium bomb is feasible.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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