arthur_compton
1. [ noun ] (physics,nuclear physics) United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)
Synonyms: compton arthur_holly_compton
Related terms: nuclear_physicist
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