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What did Arthur Holly Compton win the Nobel Prize in Physics for?
His discovery of the Compton effect
Where did Arthur Holly Compton study the scattering and absorption of gamma rays?
University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory
What was the significance of Compton's discovery of the Compton effect?
It demonstrated the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation
In which project did Arthur Holly Compton lead the Metallurgical Laboratory?
Manhattan Project
What did Compton's research on gamma rays lead to?
The discovery of the Compton effect
Test your knowledge of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Arthur Holly Compton and his groundbreaking discovery of the Compton effect with this quiz. Explore his contributions to our understanding of the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation and the impact of his work on the field of physics.
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