Arthur H. Compton Quotes
A collection of quotes by Arthur H. Compton.
Arthur H. Compton (1892-1962) was an American physicist who made significant contributions in the field of quantum mechanics and X-ray scattering. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927 for his discovery of the Compton effect, which provided experimental evidence for the wave-particle duality of light. Compton's research laid the foundation for the understanding of photon-electron interactions and played a crucial role in the development of quantum theory. Additionally, he made innovative contributions to the development of atomic bomb during World War II.