He was a pioneer in nuclear research and focused his career on experimental work and scientific leadership. His primary contributions lie in his scientific papers and reports on his experiments.
Are you looking for information on a specific topic related to John Cockcroft's research or life? Perhaps you are interested in his work on:
* The first artificial nuclear reaction: This is his most famous achievement, splitting the lithium atom using artificially accelerated protons.
* The development of the Cockcroft-Walton accelerator: This machine was instrumental in the first artificial nuclear reaction.
* The establishment of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) at Harwell: He played a key role in setting up this major nuclear research facility.
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