Cecil Frank Powell

Any device in science is a window on to nature, and each new window contributes to the breadth of our view. ↗

— Cecil Frank Powell

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The particular features of the photographic method of detecting atomic particles enabled us to establish the existence of transient forms of matter which had escaped recognition by other methods. ↗

— Cecil Frank Powell

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Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them. ↗

— Cecil Frank Powell

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