Francis William Aston faced several challenges in his research, primarily related to the limitations of the technology available at the time. His work on mass spectrometry required precise measurements, which were hindered by the sensitivity of instruments and the difficulty in obtaining high-quality vacuum conditions. Additionally, the complexity of isolating and identifying isotopes posed a significant hurdle, as did the need for meticulous calibration to ensure accurate results. Despite these challenges, Aston's persistence led to groundbreaking discoveries in atomic structure and isotopes.
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Francis William Maclean died in 1913.
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Francis William Dry died in 1979.
Francis William Dry was born in 1891.
William Francis Malooly was born in 1944.
William Francis Pepper was born in 1937.
Francis William Howard was born in 1867.
Francis William Howard died in 1944.
William Francis Strudwick was born in 1765.
William Francis Strudwick died in 1812.
William Francis Burton died in 1995.
William Francis Deegan died in 1932.
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William Francis Dawson died in 1829.