Scientist

  • Ernest Rutherford

    Ernest Rutherford

    Developed a more complete understanding of structure of atoms.
    Charged particles
    Atoms were made of space.
    Called the center of a element was called the nucleus
  • Niels Henrik David Bohr

    Niels Henrik David Bohr

    Proposed that electrons orbit around the nucleus.
  • Albert Einstein

    Albert Einstein

    Evaluated patent applications for electromagnetic devices.
    Einstein deduced the well-known equation E=mc2, suggesting that tiny particles of matter could be converted into huge amounts of energy, foreshadowing the development of nuclear power.
  • John Dalton

    John Dalton

    The elements must be made with smaller matter.
    Ultimate Particles
    Atomic theory
  • Werner Heisenberg

    Werner Heisenberg

    Quantum mechanics.Discovery of allotropic forms of hydrogen.
  • Joseph John (J. J.) Thomson

    Joseph John (J. J.) Thomson

    Stated that atoms were simple solid spheres.
    He discovered electrons.
  • James Chadwick

    James Chadwick

    Fundamental discovery in the domain of nuclear science: he proved the existence of neutrons.
  • Louis de Broglie

    Louis de Broglie

    Got worldwide acclaim for the groundbreaking work on quantum theory.Suggested in his thesis for a doctorate degree that matter.