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Paul Ulrich Villard

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French chemist and physicist (1860-1934)

France ScientistsLived 1860 to 1934 · aged 73

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Paul Ulrich Villard was a French chemist and physicist. He discovered gamma rays in 1900 while studying the radiation emanating from radium.

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Taking an X-ray image with early Crookes tube apparatus in 1896. The Crookes tube is visible in the centre. The standing man is viewing his hand with a fluoroscope screen. This was a shortcut method for setting up the tube.No precautions against radiation exposure are being taken.

Taking an X-ray image with early Crookes tube apparatus in 1896. The Crookes tube is visible in the centre. The standing man is viewing his hand with a fluoroscope screen. This was a shortcut method for setting up the tube.No precautions against radiation exposure are being taken.

Awards 1

Officer of the Legion of Honour

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About this person

Country

France

Category

Scientists

Type

Scientist

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1860 to 1934 · aged 73

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