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Cathode-Ray Charge-to-Mass Measurement

Germany · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1897Date range
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1897

Emil Wiechert1897

Konigsberg · Science / Physics

Obtains an early charge-to-mass estimate for cathode-ray particles, supporting their subatomic character.

Names involved

Emil Wiechert

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