C. F. Powell Professions : Physicist Born : December 5, 1903 Died : August 9, 1969 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by C. F. Powell Any device in science is a window on to nature, and each new window contributes to the breadth of our view. C. F. Powell devices views window 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. C. F. Powell concern done feels 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. C. F. Powell recognition form matter How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers. C. F. Powell achievement names teacher Similar Authors Gabriel Lippmann physicist Burton Richter physicist Bruno Rossi physicist Bruce Maccabee physicist Brian Cox physicist Allan McLeod Cormack physicist All Authors
