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John Douglas Cockcroft

1897–1967

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John Douglas Cockcroft (1897–1967) was a British physicist who, with Ernest Walton, built the first particle accelerator to split the atomic nucleus, earning the 1951 Nobel Prize in Physics. He later directed the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell, advancing nuclear power and radiation biology. His work bridged experimental physics and engineering, emphasizing practical applications of fundamental research.

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The Development of the Cockcroft-Walton Generator
Experiments with High Velocity Positive Ions
The Atomic Nucleus and Its Energy
Nuclear Physics and the Future of Power
Radiation and Life: A Study in Biology

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