Surname R Collection

E. Rutherford in the Cavendish Laboratory
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937, right) seen in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University

Rutherford and Geiger in laboratory
Ernest Rutherford (left) & Hans Geiger in their laboratory at Manchester University in about 1908. They are seen with the instrumentation they used to detect & count alpha particles from a radio

Portrait of physicist Ernest Rutherford, 1917

E. Rutherford and his wife at Trinity College
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) and his wife Mary Newton at Trinity College in Cambridge (1921)

E. Rutherford with his wife and daughter in a boat
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), considered to be the father of nuclear physics. He identified three types of radiations produced by radioactive decay which he called

E. Rutherford with his granddaughter (1931)
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with his granddaughter Elisabeth Fowler (1931). In 1903, together with F

Ball lightning kills Richmann, 1753. Artwork of the German physicist Georg Wilhelm Richmann (left, 1722-1753), of Saint Petersburg, Russia

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth, German botanist C018 / 7107
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834). 1889 engraving of the German physician and botanist Albrecht Wilhelm Roth. Roth is best known for his influential scientific publications

Grigori Rasputin, Russian mystic
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), Russian mystic. Rasputin, born in Siberia, was a wandering mystic and healer who rose to power in Imperial Russia by gaining the confidence of the royal

Grigori Rasputin and his female admirers
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916, second left), Russian mystic, at a meeting with his female admirers. Rasputin, born in Siberia

Boris Rosing, Russian inventor
Boris Lvovich Rosing (1869-1933), Russian inventor. Rosing invented a television system that combined an electromechanical camera mechanism with a cathode ray tube (CRT)

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford. Caricature of the New Zealand nuclear physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with an electron orbiting his head

Ernest Rutherford, sculpture C017 / 6985
Sculpture of the New Zealand-born British physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). Rutherfords work contributed to the understanding of atomic structure

Carl Ritter, German geographer C018 / 7046
Carl Ritter (1779-1859). 1869 engraving of the German geographer Carl Ritter. Ritter is best known for founding the scientific approach to his subject

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French philosopher C018 / 7018
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). 1870 engraving of the Swiss-French philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Emil Rossmassler, German biologist C018 / 7048
Emil Rossmassler (1806-1867). 1869 engraving of the german biologist, politician and popular writer Emil Adolf Rossmassler with a microscope

Felix Rey, French virologist. Rey is director of research on the Chikungunya virus research project at the Pasteur Institute, Paris France

William Ramsay, Scottish chemist C013 / 7702
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Cosmonauts in training C014 / 0154
Cosmonauts in training. Cuban cosmonaut Arnaldo Mendez (right, born 1942) and Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Romanenko (centre, born 1944) during water landing training for the Soyuz 38 mission

Sir Ernest Rutherford taking a swim in Dorset
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) taking a swim off the coast of Dorset (1931). In 1903, together with F

Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) in Cambridge. Rutherford elucidated the nature of radioactivity & the structure of the atom

Ernest Rutherford

E. Rutherford in a group portrait at McGill Unive
Portrait of the New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937, right) at the McGill University, Canada. In 1903, together with F

The New Zealand born physicist E. Rutheford

The New Zealand born physicist Sir E. Rutherford
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). The photograph was taken to commemorate the Nobel Prize for chemistry which he received in 1908

E. Rutherford at the Road Research Laboratory
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937, centre leaning on the bench) visiting the Road Research Laboratory. In 1903, together with F

Dmitry Rozhdestvensky, Soviet physicist
Dmitry Syergeyevich Rozhdestvensky (1876-1940), Soviet physicist and industrialist. Rozhdestvensky, a professor at the University of St Petersburg

Charles Renard, French engineer
Charles Renard (1847-1905), French military engineer and aviation pioneer. Renard began his work on aircraft after the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

Count Rumford, English-American physicist
Count Rumford (1753-1814), born Benjamin Thompson, English-American physicist and reformer. Born in Massachusetts, he joined the army at 18, acting as a secret agent for the British

Guillaume Rondelet, French physician
Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566), French physician, surrounded by fish. Rondelet taught medicine in Montpellier, France. He also produced a book on the natural history of fishes

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

Rhazes, Islamic scholar
Rhazes (c.860-930), Islamic Persian scholar, physician and alchemist, with an assistant, in his chemistry laboratory in Baghdad (now in Iraq). Rhazes is a Latinized form

Russian imperial hunting party, 1890
Russian imperial hunting party, India. The animal that has been shot here is a leopard. In the front row, from left to right

Johann Philipp Reis, German inventor
Johann Philipp Reis (1834-1874), German inventor of an early telephone. Reis built a prototype telephone in 1860, but he found it difficult to interest people in his invention

Zakharovs balloon flight, 1804
Zakharovs balloon flight. Artwork showing the first meteorological balloon research flight in Russia, made on 30 June 1804 from St Petersburg

Sir William Ramsay, Scottish chemist
Sir William Ramsay (1852-1916), Scottish chemist. Ramsay studied in Germany under Bunsen, obtaining his PhD in 1873. After years of teaching, he started research into nitrogen in 1892

Guillaume Rondelet, French physician
Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566), French physician. Rondelet taught medicine in Montpellier, France. He made a considerable contribution to zoology through his study of marine animals

Bertrand Russell, caricature
Bertrand Russell. Caricature of the British mathematician and philosopher Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872-1970), the third Earl of Russell

Count Rumford, US-British physicist
Count Rumford (1753-1814), US-British physicist, coloured artwork. Born Benjamin Thompson, in Massachusetts, USA, he joined the army at 18, acting as a secret agent for the British

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"Exploring the Legacy of Surname R: A Journey through Science, Art, and History" Step into the world as we delve into the remarkable life and achievements of Ernest Rutherford. Known for his groundbreaking work in nuclear physics, Rutherford's contributions have left an indelible mark on scientific research. In the hallowed halls of Cavendish Laboratory, E. Rutherford conducted experiments that revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure. Collaborating with Geiger, their partnership paved the way for significant discoveries that shaped modern science. A captivating portrait from 1917 captures the essence of this brilliant physicist. With a gaze filled with curiosity and determination, it is evident why he became one of history's most influential scientists. Trinity College witnessed not only academic pursuits but also personal moments for E. Rutherford. Alongside his wife, they formed a formidable team both inside and outside the laboratory walls – a testament to love and support in pursuit of knowledge. Away from academia, we catch a glimpse into E. Rutherford's leisurely side as he enjoys precious family time aboard a boat with his wife and daughter. The joy radiating from their faces speaks volumes about his dedication to balancing work and family life. Generations later, we see E. Rutherford proudly holding his granddaughter in 1931 – a symbol of passing down wisdom to future minds who will continue pushing boundaries in science. Hailing from New Zealand, Sir E. Rutherford brought international acclaim to his homeland through pioneering research that reshaped our understanding of nature itself. History reminds us that even great minds face danger; Ball lightning tragically claimed Richmann's life in 1753 while studying electricity – an eerie reminder of how scientific exploration can come at great cost. Beyond physics lies another notable figure bearing surname "R. " Albrecht Wilhelm Roth - German botanist whose botanical studies contributed significantly to our knowledge about plants' diversity and classification.