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William Crookes and his impact on vacuum tubes
The article chronicles William Crookes born in London 1832 and died 1919. It highlights his roles at Royal College of Chemistry Oxford University Chester and his many discoveries including thallium the Crookes tube and advances in radio and X ray technology. It notes his broader interests in dyeing metallurgy and public science education. It also mentions a promotional notice for a science booklet and brief sports and records items.
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William Crookes
London
Royal College of Chemistry
Radcliffe Observatory
Oxford University
Chester
England
Crookes
Quarterly
Journal of Science
New Castle
Edmund Whittaker
Frederick Froebel
New Castle News
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif