Dr. Russell M. Otis peering into an electroscope, Pasadena, 1924

Description: Related to the article, "Discoveries to upset science: Startling disclosures made by Millikan staff light proven to obey laws governing matter radio-activity is shown to come from air," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1924: A1.
Related to the article, "Electronic discoveries revolutionize science: Prof. Millikan and aides settle light energy laws and prove atmosphere is radio-active," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1924: A1.
Dr. Russell M. Otis bending over to observe an electroscope that is resting on a table. This photo was taken at the California Institute of Technology's Norman Bridge Laboratory.
Caption: Text from negative sleeve: Otis, R. M. Dr., Physicist, 1924
Text from insert in negative sleeve: Physics Theories Upset at Technology Laboratories. Following the award of the Nobel Prize to Dr. Robert A. Millikan of the California Institute of Technology for his work on electrons, elaborate pioneering work is being undertaken by Dr. Millikan's associates at the institute and many radical discoveries that are astounding the scientific world are gradually being made known. While these are too technical for casual elaboration, the lay world is also taking considerable interest in the fact that the theories of physics are rapidly being upset. This picture shows Dr. R. M. Otis with the electroscope which had much to do with Dr. Millikan's winning of the Nobel prize. 4/30/24.

Genre: news photographs
cellulose nitrate film
Names: Otis, Russell M. (Russell Morley), 1901-1960
Location: Pasadena (Calif.)
Resource type: still image
Subjects: Physicists--American--California--Pasadena
Physics--California--Pasadena
Electroscope

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