What is another word for Robert Andrews Millikan?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒbət ˈandɹuːz mˈɪlɪkən] (IPA) 
Robert Andrews Millikan was an American physicist who received the Nobel Prize in physics in 1923. He is also known by synonyms such as R.A. Millikan, Robert Millikan, and Andrews Millikan. Millikan's famous oil drop experiment helped determine the charge of an electron. He made groundbreaking contributions to the field of optics, cosmic rays, and molecular physics. Millikan's exceptional research also played a key role in the development of the atom bomb during World War II. Through his work, he proved that science could be used to change the course of history. Robert Andrews Millikan will always be remembered as one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century.
