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"Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen: The Pioneer of X-Rays" Step into the world of medical imaging as we explore the remarkable contributions of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

Background imageRontgen Collection: Roentgen X-Rays Patient

Roentgen X-Rays Patient
William Konrad Roentgen examines a patient. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1901 for his discovery in 1895 of what was to be called the x-ray

Background imageRontgen Collection: Roentgens X-Ray System

Roentgens X-Ray System
A photograph taken by Dr Voller of Hamburg using the Roentgen system

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Roentgens X-ray photograph of his wifes hand, 1896. Artist: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen

Wilhelm Roentgens X-ray photograph of his wifes hand, 1896. Artist: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
Wilhelm Roentgens X-ray photograph of his wifes hand, 1896. For his work on electromagnetic radiation and the discovery of X-rays, Roentgen (1845-1923) was awarded the 1901 Nobel prize for Physics

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, German physicist, (c1924)

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, German physicist, (c1924). On 8 November 1895, Roentgen (or Rontgen, 1845-1923) discovered what came to be known as X-rays

Background imageRontgen Collection: Portrait of Wilhelm Rontgen, 1915 (photo)

Portrait of Wilhelm Rontgen, 1915 (photo)
3433059 Portrait of Wilhelm Rontgen, 1915 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845 - 1923)

Background imageRontgen Collection: Inventions

Inventions
LLM462053 Inventions by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inventions. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean, c 1900)); © Look and Learn

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Rontgen (b / w photo)

Wilhelm Rontgen (b / w photo)
XJF366981 Wilhelm RAontgen (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm RAontgen (1845-1923)

Background imageRontgen Collection: Inside an early x-ray room (b / w photo)

Inside an early x-ray room (b / w photo)
STC343848 Inside an early x-ray room (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad RAontgen (1845-1923) in 1895

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm von Rontgen 1845-1923, 1934

Wilhelm von Rontgen 1845-1923, 1934. Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923), German mechanical engineer and physicist, who produced

Background imageRontgen Collection: Crookes, Rontgen and Finsen - Using the Marvellous X-Rays Apparatus, c1925

Crookes, Rontgen and Finsen - Using the Marvellous X-Rays Apparatus, c1925. Niels T. Finsen, (1860-1904). From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Background imageRontgen Collection: X-ray photograph of a hand, 1926

X-ray photograph of a hand, 1926. Also featured is an inset of Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1913) who discovered x-rays in 1895. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen, German physicist, 1902

Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen, German physicist, 1902. In 1895, while professor of physics at Wurzburg, (Rontgen (1845-1913) discovered X-rays, originally called Rontgen rays

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Rontg

Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Rontg
Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Roentgen rays or X-ray (1895). In 1901 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Roentgen rays or X-ray (1895)

Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Roentgen rays or X-ray (1895)
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Rontgen rays or X-ray (1895). In 1901 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Rontgen exploring a child with X-ray device by 1900

Background imageRontgen Collection: Caricature of Roentgen and X-rays

Caricature of Roentgen and X-rays. The German experimental physicist Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen (1845-1923) had discovered X-rays in 1895. This artwork shows his skeleton revealed by the use of X-rays

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Roentgens (1845-1923) X-ray photograph of his wifes hand: 1896

Wilhelm Roentgens (1845-1923) X-ray photograph of his wifes hand: 1896. For his work on electromagnetic radiation and discovery of X-rays Roentgen awarded 1901 Nobel prize for Physics

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen (1845-1913) German physicist. Discovery of X-rays (1895)

Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen (1845-1913) German physicist. Discovery of X-rays (1895). Awarded first Nobel prize for physics, 1901. Engraving, 1902

Background imageRontgen Collection: Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist

Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist
Illustrtion of the German experimental physicist Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen, 1845-1923, discoverer of X-rays. While using a discharge tube

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen / Colour

Rontgen / Colour
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist who discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen / Hodgson / Lab

Rontgen / Hodgson / Lab
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901, in his laboratory

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen Os Maitres

Rontgen Os Maitres
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901

Background imageRontgen Collection: Rontgen Obel 1901

Rontgen Obel 1901
WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist, discovered X-rays, 1895 Nobel prizewinner, 1901


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"Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen: The Pioneer of X-Rays" Step into the world of medical imaging as we explore the remarkable contributions of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist who forever changed the field with his discovery of X-rays in 1895. Roentgen's groundbreaking work led to the development of the Roentgens X-Ray System, revolutionizing patient diagnosis and treatment. His famous photograph from 1896 captured his wife's hand using this innovative technology, showcasing its potential for medical applications. Born in 1845, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen dedicated his life to scientific exploration. As a renowned physicist, he made significant advancements that earned him international recognition. His discovery of what became known as Roentgen rays or X-rays opened up new possibilities for understanding human anatomy and detecting diseases hidden beneath the surface. In this captivating portrait from around 1924, we see Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen himself—a visionary whose inventions continue to shape modern medicine. The black and white photo captures his determined expression and intellectual prowess. Take a glimpse inside an early x-ray room through another vintage black and white photo. Witnessing these pioneers at work—Crookes, Rontgen, and Finsen—using their marvelous X-ray apparatus in approximately 1925 is awe-inspiring. Their dedication paved the way for countless lives saved through accurate diagnoses. The legacy of Wilhelm von Rontgen extends far beyond his lifetime; even in 1934, people still recognized his immense impact on science and medicine. This grayscale image serves as a reminder that great minds leave indelible marks on history. Join us as we celebrate Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen—the man behind one of humanity's most transformative discoveries—and honor his relentless pursuit of knowledge that continues to benefit us all today.