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arthur holly compton
n United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)
Teachable Moments: Compton redefined understanding of light Arthur Holly Compton. “Every great discovery I ever made, I gambled that the truth was there, and then I acted in faith until I could prove its existence.”
Oct. 3, 2013 - The Journal News