Ernest O. Wollan

Ernest O. Wollan was an American physicist known for his pioneering work in neutron science. He helped develop techniques to generate and detect neutrons, which are subatomic particles that can probe materials at the atomic level. His research advanced understanding in fields like nuclear physics and materials science, contributing to the development of neutron scattering methods used in scientific research and medical applications. Wollan's work was instrumental during the mid-20th century, enhancing our ability to analyze the structure of complex materials and leading to significant technological and scientific progress.