Robert Andrews Millikan

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Definition

Proper noun * Robert Andrews Millikan: A United States physicist renowned for his groundbreaking experimental work in determining the charge of the electron and for his studies on the photoelectric effect.

Usage
  • Robert Andrews Millikan is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is typically used in academic, historical, and scientific contexts.
    • The oil-drop experiment, conducted by Robert Andrews Millikan, provided the first accurate measurement of the electron's charge.
    • In 1923, Robert Andrews Millikan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe his work or achievements.
    • The Millikan oil-drop experiment is a classic demonstration in physics.
    • He received the prize for his Millikan-like precision in measurement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Millikan (noun): A common shortened reference to Robert Andrews Millikan, especially when used attributively (e.g., the Millikan experiment).
  • Millikanean (adjective, rare): Pertaining to or characteristic of Millikan or his work.
Synonyms
  • Physicist
  • Nobel laureate (in Physics, 1923)
  • Experimentalist
Related Terms and Concepts
  • Electron charge: The fundamental physical constant whose value he measured.
  • Oil-drop experiment: His most famous experimental setup.
  • Photoelectric effect: A phenomenon he studied extensively, providing verification for Einstein's theory.
  • Cosmic rays: A term he coined for high-energy radiation from outer space, which he also researched.
Noun
  1. United States physicist who isolated the electron and measured its charge (1868-1953)

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