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Definition of Arthur compton
1. Noun. 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).
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Literary usage of Arthur compton
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb by F. G. Gosling (1999)
"Headed by arthur compton of the University of Chicago and including Lawrence,
this committee submitted its unanimous report on May 17. ..."
2. The Dial edited by Francis Fisher Browne (1916)
"Thomas Hake and arthur compton Rickett, is an interesting item among the spring
announcements of London publishers. "Golden Lads," by Mr. Arthur Gleason, ..."
3. The Historical Register of the University of Oxford: Being a Supplement to by University of Oxford (1900)
"John Addington Symonds, Balliol: Fellow of Magdalen 1862 Julian the Apostate.
arthur compton Auchmuty, Scholar of Lincoln 1861 The ..."
4. The Chautauquan by Chautauqua Institution (1910)
"The London Life of Yesterday, arthur compton-Rickett—$2.50 net. Literary Landmarks
of London, Laurence Hutton—$1.75. Kenilworth, the Fortunes of Nigel, ..."
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