J. J. Thomson has many awards for his great accomplishments and discoveries. Having the opportunity to study under and with some of the greats of his time, Thomson was able to receive great advice and resources for his studies and experiments. Lord Rayleigh was his great mentor and teacher at Cavendish Laboratory. He eventually even took his place on the high position of Cavendish Professor of Physics at Cambridge University. J. J. Thomson was an amazing professor. He worked well with students; he attracted them …show more content…
This is also when he began his notorious scientific research of atomic structures. Through his hard work and determination, Lord Rayleigh recognized his great ability and started to evaluate Thomson for his very own role when he was to retire. Thomson did, in fact, become his successor as Cavendish Professor of Physics in 1884 when Lord Rayleigh retired, even though he was only 28. J.J. Thomson’s hard work and long hours got him to great places in life. He was inducted into the prestigious Royal Society at the early age of 28. Thomson was able to make great discoveries that still impact today’s scientific life.
While working close with chemistry and fellow chemists, Thomson stayed close to the chemistry side of science to work on the atomic structure that was known at the time. While working with chemists to understand and develop new ideas of the atom and its shape, Thomson made his great discovery of