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Thomas Ralph Merton
British physicist (1888-1969) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Sir Thomas Ralph Merton KBE, DSc, FRS was an English physicist, inventor and art collector. He is particularly noted for his work on spectroscopy and diffraction gratings.
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1969Died10 October 19691958Rumford MedalAward1951Holweck PrizeAward1922Royal Society Bakerian MedalAward1888Born12 January 1888
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1969 · aged 81
