What inspired 'Professor Proton' as a pen name?

[awaygood]

How did you find PF?

via Google Search

Hi, My name is Adrian Waygood. I am a former lecturer and instructional designer, now retired in Cyprus, having worked in the Armed Forces and defence industry, as well as for technical colleges in Canada and the United Kingdom. I have written three textbooks on electrical engineering: 'An Introduction to Electrical Science' (two editions, the second greatly expanded) and 'Electrical Engineering for Technicians'. [Link to new member's web blog redacted by the Mentors]

 

[PeroK]

I guess "Professor Electron" is on a smaller scale than "Professor Proton"?

 

[awaygood]

...perhaps 'Professor Proton' would have been more positive?