Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen (Noun)
Meaning
German physicist who discovered x-rays and developed roentgenography (1845-1923).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his groundbreaking discovery of x-rays.
- The discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen in 1895 revolutionized the field of medical imaging.
- Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen's discovery of x-rays led to the development of roentgenography, a technique used to produce images of internal structures.
- Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the discovery of x-rays.
- The unit of measurement for x-ray exposure, the roentgen, was named after Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen in recognition of his discovery.