Since its establishment in 1900, NPL has been home to a stream of exceptional scientists who have made major and varied contributions to the world.
Alan Turing's work was instrumental in placing NPL at the forefront of computer technology.
Read moreBryan Kibble's work on the Kibble balance enabled the accurate measurement of numerous physical constants, and played a major role in the redefinition of the kilogram
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Donald Davies' work on packet-switched data communication heavily influenced the development of the Internet.
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Donald McLean had an important and enduring influence on the science and engineering of materials for structural applications.
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Dr Margaret Stedman's work facilitated the birth of nanotechnological atomic-scale investigation.
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Dr Martin Seah MBE was an inspirational scientist who pioneered metrology for surface chemical analysis.
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Kaye played a leading role in protecting workers from the harmful effects of radiation.
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Louis Essen built the world's first working caesium clock and paved the way for a more accurate definition of the second.
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Paul Vigoureux's work on the International System of Units had a profound effect on the exactness of science.
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Sir Robert's work resulted in radar design and installation on the coasts of England.
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Sir Thomas Stanton was a pioneer in the science of wind tunnel testing.
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Sir Walter was one of the greatest visual scientists of the twentieth century.
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Rosenhain established NPL as one of the world's leading research labs in the field of metallurgy
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