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WILHELM CONRAD RONTGEN German physicist who discovered X-rays, 1895, Nobel prizewinner, 1901
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1845 Conrad Discovered Nobel Physicist Rays Wilhelm 1895 1901 1923 Rontgen
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This photograph captures the enigmatic presence of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, the pioneering German physicist who revolutionized the scientific world with his groundbreaking discovery of X-rays in 1895. Born on March 27, 1845, in Lennep, Prussia, Röntgen's curiosity and dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the physical universe led him to make one of the most significant discoveries in the history of science. In his lab at the University of Würzburg, Röntgen made a serendipitous observation while experimenting with a cathode ray tube. He noticed that a fluorescent screen, placed a few meters away from the tube, emitted a faint glow whenever the tube was turned on. After further investigation, Röntgen identified the new form of radiation he had discovered as a penetrating, electromagnetic wave, which he named X-rays. Röntgen's discovery of X-rays ushered in a new era in medical imaging and research, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. His work paved the way for numerous applications in medicine, including the detection and diagnosis of bone fractures, tumors, and other internal injuries. This photograph, taken likely in the early 20th century, immortalizes the man behind the discovery that forever changed the course of scientific history. With his intense gaze and the weight of his groundbreaking achievement upon him, Röntgen stands as a testament to human curiosity and the power of scientific inquiry.
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