What is Ernest Rutherford known for?
I am best known for my work in radioactivity and for identifying the atomic nucleus. Through a series of experiments, most notably the scattering of alpha particles by thin metal foils, I demonstrated that atoms are not indivisible spheres but possess a dense, positively charged center. This discovery fundamentally reshaped our understanding of atomic structure, paving the way for nuclear physics.
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