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Arthur Compton

Explore the significant milestones in the life of Arthur Compton, the renowned American physicist. This timeline covers his birth, education, groundbreaking work on X-ray scattering, receipt of the Nobel Prize in Physics, contributions during World War II, and his influential academic and administrative roles. Discover how Compton's pioneering research and leadership shaped the development of modern physics.

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1892 — 1962On the record
9Defining moments
Born September 10, 1892
Died March 15, 1962
Known as Physicist
Wooster, Ohio, United States

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