Robert Andrews Millikan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Andrews Millikan, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1909–19112 events1 places

Chronological biography

1909

Oil Drop Charge Experiment1909

Science / Physics · Physicist · Chicago

Begins oil-drop measurements that isolate elementary electric charge by balancing electrical and gravitational forces on charged droplets.

1911

Elementary Electron Charge1911

Science / Physics · Physicist · Chicago

Reports a precise value for the elementary electric charge from oil-drop measurements, strengthening the case for quantized charge.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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