Atomic Theory Collection

John Dalton, British chemist C017 / 7114
John Dalton (1766-1844), British chemist, physicist and meteorologist. Daltons atomic theory that explained chemical changes was published in A New System of Chemical Philosophy (1808)

Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908
NWI4949394 Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908.; (add.info.: Ernest Rutherford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, 1908.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Democritus lost in meditation
6266147 Democritus lost in meditation; (add.info.: Democritus lost in meditation. Democritus, c. 460 BC- c.370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic theory of the universe)

Democritus, 1628. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Democritus, 1628

Portrait of John Dalton (1766-1844) engraved by C. Turner (engraving)
TRI224387 Portrait of John Dalton (1766-1844) engraved by C. Turner (engraving) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839) (after); The Royal Institution, London

Bust of John Dalton DCL, 1834 (plaster)
1216659 Bust of John Dalton DCL, 1834 (plaster) by Chantrey, Francis Legatt (1781-1841); 61.2x33x32 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Democritus (c460-370 BC) Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher remembered for his formulation of atomic theory of the universe

Democritus lost in meditation. Democritus, c. 460 BC- c. 370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic
Democritus lost in meditation. Democritus, c. 460 BC- c.370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic theory of the universe. After an engraving by Salvator Rosa

Democritus born circa 460 BC died circa 370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher

John Dalton, 1766 - 1844. English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

Daltons table of atomic symbols, 1835. A table of atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by the English chemist John Dalton (1766-1844) at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, 19 October 1835

Jons Jakob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, 1830s. Berzelius (1779-1848) introduced modern chemical symbols. He discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

John Dalton, English chemist, c1834 (1902). As a Quaker, Dalton (1766-1844) could not attend an English university, so supported himself by teaching

John Dalton, British chemist, 19th century. Artist: CH Jeens
John Dalton, British chemist, 19th century. Dalton (1766-1844) was born near Cockermouth, Cumbria. In 1794 he described colour blindness (Daltonism) from which both he and his brother suffered

John Dalton, English chemist, c1860. Dalton (1766-1844) was born near Cockermouth, Cumbria. In 1794 he described colour blindness (Daltonism) from which both he and his brother suffered

John Dalton, English chemist, 1881. Dalton (1766-1844) was born near Cockermouth, Cumbria. In 1794 he described colour blindness (Daltonism) from which both he and his brother suffered

Jons Jacob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, early 19th century. Berzelius devised the first consistently accurate method of using the oxidation technique developed by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

Jons Jacob Berezelius, Swedish chemist, c1890. Berzelius (1779-1848) introduced modern chemical symbols. He discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), French chemist. In 1804, Gay-Lussac made balloon ascents to measure changes in magnetism and air composition with altitude

Portrait of German chemist Daniel Sennert
Portrait of Daniel Sennert (1572-1637) at the age of 55 from an engraving by M. Merian (1627). Sennert was Professor of Medicine at Wittenberg from 1602

Democritus, Greek philosopher
Democritus of Abdera (c.460-c.370 BC), Greek philosopher. In this engraving, Democritus (left) is shown with a depiction of Eve, behind whom a mason stoops to retrieve a spilt cup

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"Unveiling the Foundations of Matter: The Journey of Atomic Theory" Step into the world of atomic theory, where groundbreaking discoveries and visionary minds have shaped our understanding of the building blocks of matter. At its core stands John Dalton, a brilliant British chemist born in 1766. In 1803, Dalton proposed his revolutionary atomic theory that revolutionized chemistry forever. His meticulous research led to Daltons table of atomic symbols in 1835, providing a systematic framework for elements and their properties. A portrait engraved by C. Turner immortalizes this scientific pioneer's contributions. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic theory centuries before Dalton's time. An intriguing depiction from 1830 captures Democritus lost in meditation as he contemplates the universe's composition. Another luminary emerges on our journey - Jons Jakob Berzelius, a Swedish chemist whose work during the 1830s further expanded upon Dalton's theories. His contributions solidified our understanding of chemical formulas and nomenclature. Returning to John Dalton himself, various portraits spanning different eras showcase his enduring legacy. From a plaster bust created in 1834 to artistic renditions capturing his essence throughout the nineteenth century and beyond – each image pays homage to this remarkable scientist. As we reach c1860 and then leap forward to 1881 and c1890 respectively, we witness how Dalton's ideas continued to shape scientific discourse across generations. His influence remains indelible even today as scientists build upon his foundation. Atomic theory has propelled humanity towards unparalleled advancements – from unlocking nuclear energy to unraveling molecular structures essential for medicine and technology alike, and is through these tireless efforts that we continue exploring new frontiers at microscopic scales while marveling at the vastness they unlock within our universe.