Was C.F. Powell's research purely theoretical?
Yes
No, it was both theoretical and experimental
He only validated existing theories
His work was purely statistical
Answer
No, C.F. Powell's research was not purely theoretical but combined theoretical foundations with practical experimentation. His most notable contribution was the development of the photographic emulsion technique, which allowed for the detection and study of subatomic particles, providing empirical evidence for theoretical predictions and advancing our understanding of particle physics.
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