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jan 1, 1897 - Cathode Ray Tube

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In 1897, Thomson discovered the electron by experimenting with a Crookes, or cathode ray, tube. He demonstrated that cathode rays were negatively charged. In addition, he also studied positively charged particles in neon gas.

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jan 1, 1897
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~ 128 years ago