Leading scientists during the reign of King George V

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Leading scientists during the reign of King George V

Leading scientists during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Rutherford, Sherrington, Lodge, Eddington, Jeans. Date: 1935

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Jeans Leading Lodge Reign Rutherford Scientists Twenty Years 1935 Eddington Sherrington Year

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This photograph, taken in 1935, showcases a gathering of some of the most brilliant scientific minds during the first 25 years of King George V's reign. The esteemed group includes Lord Rutherford, Sir Henry Dale, Sir Joseph Lodge, Sir Arthur Eddington, and Sir James Jeans. Lord Rutherford, a New Zealander, was a Nobel laureate in chemistry, renowned for his work on the atomic nucleus. Sir Henry Dale, a British physiologist, was a pioneer in the field of neurochemistry and the discovery of acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. Sir Joseph Lodge, an English physicist, made significant contributions to the understanding of electrical discharges in gases. Sir Arthur Eddington, another Nobel laureate, was a British astronomer, known for his work on the bending of light during a solar eclipse, which provided evidence for Einstein's theory of General Relativity. Sir James Jeans, an Irish mathematician and astrophysicist, was a key figure in the development of modern astrophysics and the theory of the universe's origin. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, captures the intellectual energy and curiosity of this remarkable group of scientists, who shaped the scientific landscape during King George V's reign. Their groundbreaking discoveries and theories continue to influence scientific research and our understanding of the world around us today.

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