James Chadwick
English physicist
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About James Chadwick
James Chadwick is one of the biggest names when it comes to physics. He would be remembered as the founder of the subatomic particle known as neutron. He was also credited with scribbling the draft of the MAUD Committee’s final report which inspired the United States’ research on atomic bombs.
The British physicist was a member of the United Kingdom’s research project known as Tube Alloys. During WWII, he was named the leader of his country’s entourage which were in charge of the Manhattan Project.
Parents
- John Joseph Chadwick
- Anne Mary Knowles
Siblings
- Hubert
- Harry
Education
He attended the University of Manchester and was further trained at the University of Cambridge.
Awards
He was a recipient of many awards which include:
- Nobel Prize in Physics (1935)
- Melchett Medal (1946)
- Franklin Medal (1951)
He was also knighted by King George VI in 1945.
Facts about James Chadwick
He worked as a professor at the famous University of Liverpool.
He was trained by Ernest Rutherford.
Chadwick also trained other renowned physicists like Ernest C. Pollard, Étienne Biéler, and Maurice Goldhaber.
The physicist served as Britain’s scientific consultant to the U.N. Atomic Energy Commission.
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F.A.Q. about James Chadwick
When is his birthday?
James Chadwick's birthday is on October 20, 1891.
In how many days is his birthday?
James' birthday is in 325 days
How old was James when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 24, 1974.
How old would he be today?
James Chadwick would be 132 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Bollington, Cheshire, England, UK.