Henri Becquerel: Antoine

Beyond the initial discovery, Becquerelโ€™s research advanced the field in several ways:

: Inspired by the discovery of X-rays, Becquerel wanted to see if phosphorescent materials emitted X-rays after being exposed to sunlight. antoine henri becquerel

: In 1899, he demonstrated that some radioactive rays (beta particles) could be deflected by magnetic fields, proving they were charged particles rather than waves. Beyond the initial discovery

: He was the first to realize that beta particles were identical to the high-speed electrons recently discovered by J.J. Thomson. antoine henri becquerel