"It is not difficult for me to have this faith, for it is incontrovertible that where there is a plan there is intelligence - an orderly, unfolding universe testifies to the truth of the most majestic statement ever uttered - 'In the beginning, God.'"
American physicist and Nobel laureate known for discovering the Compton effect, a foundational result in quantum physics. He played major scientific leadership roles during and after World War II, including work connected to the Manhattan Project. His research and teaching significantly influenced modern physical science in the United States.