Figure 4.11 shows the results Rutherford expected from the experiment. 图4.11给出了卢瑟福预判的实验结果。 Figure 4.11 Based on Thomson’s model, Rutherford expected the light alpha particles to pass through gold atoms. He
Thomson was incredulous. Thus, Thomson decided to look for atoms himself. When Thomson performed the cathode ray experiment, but with a magnet in between, he managed to penetrate reality a bit deeper.