Ernest Rutherford

Physics New Zealander-British 1871 – 1937 427 quotes

Discovered the atomic nucleus and proton

Quotes by Ernest Rutherford

Absorption of beta rays.

Experiment 1901

Science demands integrity.

Ethics 1918

From farmer's son to lord of physics.

Title acceptance 1931

The atom teaches us about the universe.

Popular lecture 1930

Celebrate small victories in research.

Lab culture 1923

Isotopes have same chemical properties.

With Soddy 1913

Retirement? Science never retires.

Humor 1936

Decay chain of uranium.

Theory 1902

Foster international collaboration.

Solvay conference 1927

The thrill of proof is exhilarating.

On nucleus 1911

Charge of the electron.

Millikan collab 1909

Wisdom grows with experience.

Reflection 1934

Radium emanation is a gas.

Discovery 1900

Challenge me; science advances through debate.

Debate invite 1920

Proud of my team's achievements.

Group photo caption 1932

Life's meaning is in contribution.

Final thoughts 1937

Scintillation method for counting.

Technique 1908

Humble beginnings, grand discoveries.

Nobel 1908

The end of the atom's mystery is near.

Optimistic close 1937

All science is either physics or stamp collecting.

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