Ernest Marsden
British-New Zealand physicist (1889-1970) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Sir Ernest Marsden was an English-New Zealand physicist. He is recognised internationally for his contributions to science while working under Ernest Rutherford, which led to the discovery of new theories on the structure of the atom.
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1970Died15 December 19701965Honorary Doctor of Victoria University of WellingtonAward1948Rutherford Medal and PrizeAward1922Fellow of the Royal Society Te ApārangiAward1889Born19 February 1889
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In Marsden's later work in New Zealand, he became a significant member of the scientific community, while maintaining close links to the United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom
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Lived 1889 to 1970 · aged 81
