Ernest Rutherford wanted to look closer at ion-producing radiations. (He focused on Uranium, which he placed near a piece of foil and found some radiation deflect and the other goes right through the foil) (dec 31, 1895 – dec 31, 1901)
Description:
Labeled the two radiation parts Alpha (identical to a Helium nucleus) and Beta ( The same as an electron)Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1895
dec 31, 1901
~ 6 years
