Charles Barkla

Charles Barkla

British physicist (1877–1944)

Died aged 67GeminiUnited Kingdom

Biography

Charles Glover Barkla (7 June 1877 – 23 October 1944) was a British physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1917 for his discovery of characteristic X-rays.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • King's College London
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of London
  • University of Edinburgh

Notable works

  • X-ray crystallography

Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Esther Cowell

Awards & honours (4)

  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Nobel Prize in Physics
  • Hughes Medal
  • Royal Society Bakerian Medal

Quick answers about Charles Barkla

How old was Charles Barkla?
Charles Barkla died on October 23, 1944 at the age of 67.
When is Charles Barkla's birthday?
Charles Barkla was born on June 7, 1877.
Where was Charles Barkla born?
Charles Barkla was born in Widnes.
What is Charles Barkla's zodiac sign?
Charles Barkla's zodiac sign is Gemini.
What is Charles Barkla's nationality?
Charles Barkla is a citizen of United Kingdom.
What does Charles Barkla do?
Charles Barkla is known as physicist, university teacher.
Who has Charles Barkla been married to?
According to Wikidata, Charles Barkla's spouse is or was Mary Esther Cowell.

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