Arthur Hоllу Cоmрtоn (Sерtеmbеr 10, 1892 – Mаrсh 15, 1962) wаѕ аn Amеriсаn physicist whо wоn the Nоbеl Prizе in Physics in 1927 for hiѕ 1923 diѕсоvеrу оf thе Compton effect, whiсh dеmоnѕtrаtеd t...
As long as I am convinced, as I am, that there are values worth more to me than my own life, I cannot in sincerity argue that it is wrong to run the risk of death or to inflict death if necessary in the defense of those values. Arthur Compton
As long as I am convinced, as I am, that there are values worth more to me than my own life, I cannot in sincerity argue that it is wrong to run the risk of death or to inflict death if necessary in the defense of those values.
After all, it is not easy to believe that scattered rays of any kind can differ in frequency and wavelength from the primary rays. If you whistle in front of a barn door, the echo you get back sounds just the same as the sound that goes out… Arthur Compton
After all, it is not easy to believe that scattered rays of any kind can differ in frequency and wavelength from the primary rays. If you whistle in front of a barn door, the echo you get back sounds just the same as the sound that goes out…
“Thus I was led to the now familiar hypothesis of an X-ray particle colliding with an electron and bouncing from it with reduced energy, the lost energy appearing as the recoil energy of the electron.” Arthur Compton
“Thus I was led to the now familiar hypothesis of an X-ray particle colliding with an electron and bouncing from it with reduced energy, the lost energy appearing as the recoil energy of the electron.”
It may be fair to say that these were the first experiments to give physicists in the United States a conviction of the fundamental validity of the quantum theory. Arthur Compton
It may be fair to say that these were the first experiments to give physicists in the United States a conviction of the fundamental validity of the quantum theory.
My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd. Arthur Compton
My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd.
That kind of reasoning sounds rather convincing, but when you find in experiments that the wavelength is actually changed you can see that there must be something wrong with the wave theory… Arthur Compton
That kind of reasoning sounds rather convincing, but when you find in experiments that the wavelength is actually changed you can see that there must be something wrong with the wave theory…
It is not difficult for me to have this faith, for it is incontrovertible that where there is a plan there is intelligence - an orderly, unfolding universe testifies to the truth of the most majestic statement ever uttered - 'In the beginning, God.' Arthur Compton
It is not difficult for me to have this faith, for it is incontrovertible that where there is a plan there is intelligence - an orderly, unfolding universe testifies to the truth of the most majestic statement ever uttered - 'In the beginning, God.'
If co-operation, is thus the lifeblood of science and technology, it is similarly vital to society as a whole. Arthur Compton
If co-operation, is thus the lifeblood of science and technology, it is similarly vital to society as a whole.
The spirit of science knows no national or religious boundaries, and it is thus a powerful force for the peace of the world. Arthur Compton
The spirit of science knows no national or religious boundaries, and it is thus a powerful force for the peace of the world.
We are all acquainted with the sharp divisions which religions draw between men. In science there are no such divisions: all peoples worship at the shrine of truth. Arthur Compton
We are all acquainted with the sharp divisions which religions draw between men. In science there are no such divisions: all peoples worship at the shrine of truth.
Every great discovery I ever made, I gambled that the truth was there, and then I acted in faith until I could prove its existence. Arthur Compton
Every great discovery I ever made, I gambled that the truth was there, and then I acted in faith until I could prove its existence.
