Ernest Rutherford and the explosion of atoms / John L. Heilbron.

SeriesOxford portraits in science
Contents Cambridge and ray physics -- McGill and the explosion of atoms -- Manchester and the structure of atoms -- War and the promotion of science -- The center of physics.
Abstract A biography of the scientist considered to be the father of nuclear physics for his development of the nuclear theory of the atom in 1911 and discovery of alpha and beta rays and protons.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 134-135) and index.
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LCCN 2002155600
ISBN0195123786 (acid-free paper)

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