William H. Bragg

William H. Bragg was a British physicist and a pioneer in the field of X-ray crystallography, which is the study of crystal structures using X-rays. Born in 1862, he shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915 with his son, William Lawrence Bragg, for their work in developing methods to analyze crystal structures. Their techniques helped scientists understand the arrangement of atoms within crystals, which is crucial for chemistry and materials science. This research laid the groundwork for advancements in various fields, including medicine, biology, and solid-state physics, by enabling a deeper understanding of molecular structures.