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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