Sir William Bragg By: Aubrie Odegaard

Born in Westward, Cumberland, on July 2, got a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge 1884: 3rd place in the Mathematical Tripos

Studied physics in Cavendish Laboratory during 1885 Developed view that gamma rays and X-rays have particle-like properties (1907) Cavendish Professor of Physics at Leeds ,

Quain Professor of Physics University College London, Fullerian Professor of Chemistry in Royal Institution ( )

found branch of science, analysis of crystal structure by X-rays Detected underwater sounds to locate submarines during WWI due to work and scientific eminence

President of physics at Australian Association for Advancement of Science Professor of mathematics and physics at University Adelaide Awarded Nobel Prize 1915 jointly with his son

Made C.B.E. in 1917 and knighted in 1920 Order of Merit in 1913 Elected President of the Royal Society in 1935 Was honorary doctor of sixteen universities

Trained himself to become good, lucid lecturer Popular scientific lecturer and writer Made instrument equipment needed for practical laboratory teaching

He was author of many books such as… Studies in Radioactivity; X-Rays and Crystal Structure; etc.

Designed ionization spectrometer, prototype of X-ray and neutron diffract meters First exact measurements of X-ray wavelengths and crystal data

Developed view that gamma rays and X-rays have particle-like properties Director; Davy Faraday Research Laboratories, London

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