The Nobel Prize is without doubt the highest honour, the most coveted honour, which can be bestowed on a scientist. (Charles Glover Barkla)

The Nobel Prize is without doubt the highest honour, the most coveted honour, which can be bestowed on a scientist.

Charles Glover Barkla

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