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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Arthur Holly Compton Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to overviewing Compton's (1892-1962 CE) studies in x-rays, this article includes information on Compton's published works, his education, and personal life.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.
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Primary
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Arthur Compton Nobel Lecture: X Rays as a Branch of Optics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel eMuseum provides great information on Arthur Holly Compton. The information is provided by links, ranging from a biography to the presentation speech, along with the nobel lecture and other resources.