Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Text from negative sleeve: Otis, R. M. Dr., Physicist, 1924 Related to the article, "Discoveries to upset science: Startling disclosures made by Millikan staff light proven to obey laws governing matter radio-activity is shown to come from air," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1924: A1. Dr. Joseph A. Becker standing at a table with various tools and fixtures that were used for the physics experiments directed by Professor Robert A. Millikan. This photo was taken at the California Institute of Technology's Norman Bridge Laboratory of Physics. Related to the article, "Electronic discoveries revolutionize science: Prof. Millikan and aides settle light energy laws and prove atmosphere is radio-active," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1924: A1. Text from newspaper caption: Dr. J. A. Becker at special apparatus testing Compton theory. [Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1924: A1] Text from insert in negative sleeve: Physics Theories Upset at Technology Laboratories. Following the award of the Nobel Prize to Dr. Robert A. Millikan of the California Institute of Technology for his work on electrons, elaborate pioneering work is being undertaken by Dr. Millikan's associates at the institute and many radical discoveries that are astounding the scientific world are gradually being made known. While these are too technical for casual elaboration, the lay world is also taking considerable interest in the fact that the theories of physics are rapidly being upset. This picture shows Dr. R. M. Otis with the electroscope which had much to do with Dr. Millikan's winning of the Nobel prize. 4/30/24.
Type
image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7054 ark:/21198/zz002cxcv0
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No linguistic content
Subject
Physicists--American--California--Pasadena Physics--California--Pasadena California Institute of Technology Becker, Joseph A., 1867-1961
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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