Ernest Rutherford
Ernest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson,, was a New Zealand physicist who was a pioneering researcher in both atomic and nuclear physics. He has been described as "the father of nuclear physics", and "the greatest experimentalist since Michael Faraday". In 1908, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances." He was the first Oceanian Nobel laureate, and the first to perform the awarded work in Canada.
The chemical nature of the alpha particles from radioactive substances
Uncover the secrets of radioactive decay as a scientist's quest reveals a tiny particle's powerful link to helium and the very nature of matter.
By Ernest Rutherford
Radio-Activity
Embark on a journey through early 20th-century scientific thought as groundbreaking theories of atomic disintegration reshape our understanding of radiation.
By Ernest Rutherford
The natural and artificial disintegration of the elements An address by Professor Sir Ernest Rutherford
Discover the amazing world of atomic nuclei as scientists explore radioactivity and nuclear transformations.
By Ernest Rutherford