Wilhelm Röntgen

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (27 March 1845 – 10 February 1923) was a German experimental physicist who produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range known as X-rays (known as Röntgen rays in many languages). In 1901, Röntgen became the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics "in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him." The element roentgenium is named in his honor.

Notable works: X-ray Awards: Nobel Prize in Physics, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Elliott Cresson Medal, Helmholtz Medal, Rumford Medal, Matteucci Medal, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, honorary citizenship, Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science, 2nd Class Order of the Crown with the Star Education: ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, Utrecht University, University of Strasbourg

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