 20th-century Irish physicists

The 20th century saw significant contributions from Irish physicists in various areas of research. Here are a few notable figures: 1. **Ernest Walton (1903-1995)**: An Irish physicist who, along with his collaborator, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951 for their work on the development of the first cyclotron and for the artificial disintegration of atomic nuclei. Walton’s work was crucial in advancing nuclear physics.