Frank F. Powell
British physicist
1903 — 1969
Quick Facts
Profession
British physicist
Born
December 5, 1903
Died
1969 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, nuclear physicist
United KingdomBorn in TonbridgeDied in Lake Como
1903
Born in Tonbridge (1903-12-05)
1949
AwardHughes Medal
1950
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1952
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux
1957
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
1961
AwardRoyal Medal
About
Cecil Frank Powell was a British experimental physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1950 for heading the team that developed the photographic method of studying nuclear processes, and for the resulting discovery of the pion (pi-meson).
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Who is Frank F. Powell?+
Cecil Frank Powell was a British experimental physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1950 for heading the team that developed the photographic method of studying nuclear processes, and for the resulting discovery of the pion (pi-meson).
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank F. Powell born?+
Frank F. Powell was born on December 5, 1903.
When did Frank F. Powell die?+
Frank F. Powell died in 1969, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — December 5, 1903
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Legend.
— anon
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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