Accounts Quote by William Lawrence Bragg
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“The present rate of progress [in X-ray crystallography] is determined, not so much by the lack of problems to investigate or the limited power of X-ray analysis, as by the restricted number of investigators who have had a training in the technique of the new science, and by the time it naturally takes for its scientific and technical importance to become widely appreciated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, 1915
Progress in X‑ray crystallography depends more on trained investigators and recognition than on technical limits.
In simple terms: Advancement needs skilled people and acceptance, not just tools.
Key Takeaway
Invest in training and promote the field.
Themes
science
education
recognition
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
academic
informative
When to use this quote
- academic hiring
- grant proposals
- conference talks
Key Concepts
crystallography
research development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we attract more talent?
- What barriers exist for wider adoption?
A Different Perspective
Limited funding can hinder training.
