Wilhelm Röntgen quotes

Wilhelm Röntgen was a German physicist best known for his discovery of X-rays. This groundbreaking finding opened up new possibilities in medical imaging and diagnostics. He was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in recognition of his significant achievements. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I did not think; I investigated. (Wilhelm Röntgen)

We shall see what we shall see. We have the start now; the developments will follow in time.

Wilhelm Röntgen

Having discovered the existence of a new kind of rays, I of course began to investigate what they would do. ... It soon appeared from tests that the rays had penetrative power to a degree hitherto unknown.

Wilhelm Röntgen

It seemed at first a new kind of invisible light. It was clearly something new, something unrecorded.

Wilhelm Röntgen

I am pursuing my investigations, and as fast as my results are verified I shall make them public.

Wilhelm Röntgen

In a few minutes there was no doubt about it. Rays were coming from the tube which had a luminescent effect upon the paper.

Wilhelm Röntgen

I am not a prophet, and I am opposed to prophesying. I am pursuing my investigations, and as fast as my results are verified I shall make them public.

Wilhelm Röntgen

Wilhelm Röntgen

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Occupation: German Physicist
Born: March 27, 1845
Died: February 10, 1923
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Wilhelm Röntgen

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