Public Figure Profiles

J. J. Thomson

Sir Joseph John Thomson (18 December 1856 – 30 August 1940) was a British physicist and Nobel Laureate in Physics, credited with the discovery of the electron, the first subatomic particle to be discovered.

In 1897, Thomson showed that cathode rays were composed of previously unknown negatively charged particles (now called electrons), which he calculated must have bodies much smaller than atoms and a very large charge-to-mass ratio. Thomson is also credited with finding the first evidence for isotopes of a stable (non-radioactive) element in 1913, as part of his exploration into the composition of canal rays (positive ions). His experiments to determine the nature of positively charged particles, with Francis William Aston, were the first use of mass spectrometry and led to the development of the mass spectrograph.Thomson was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases.

Thomson was also a teacher, and nine of his mentees also went on to win Nobel Prizes.

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Some of their strengths

J. J. Thomson has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Honest, Curious, Altruistic, Innovative, and Practical.

Adventurous and Independent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, J. J. Thomson is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Soulful and Intuitive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know J. J. Thomson well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe J. J. Thomson as someone who is altruistic, inventive, energetic, and socially-conscious.

Who is inventive, open-minded and inquisitive, optimistic and cooperative, and who loves working together with others.

Vigorous and Friendly

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, J. J. Thomson is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.

They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.

Optimistic and Quick-witted

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, J. J. Thomson tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.

Some of J. J. Thomson's challenges

While J. J. Thomson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, J. J. Thomson can be Impulsive, Careless, Difficult, Perfectionist, Indecisive, Unrealistic, and Anxious.

Impulsive and Careless

One of J. J. Thomson's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.

J. J. Thomson must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be excessive and unrealistic.

Anxious and Inflexible

J. J. Thomson is someone who can be high-strung, impatient, and inflexible, who can be "penny wise and pound foolish", have poor listening skills, and who can be intolerant of people who share a different world view.

Irritable and Callous

Finally, J. J. Thomson also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.

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