Scientific papers Volume 2, 1881-1887 Volume 2, 1881-1887
As Cavendish Professor of Experimental Physics at Cambridge University, Lord Rayleigh focussed his considerable energies on the study of electricity. This second volume of his papers, covering 1881-7, includes a series of four major contributions from 1881 & 1883 concerning the absolute determin...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press
2011.
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| Colección: | CUP ebooks.
Cambridge library collection. Mathematical sciences. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b45402176*spi |
| Sumario: | As Cavendish Professor of Experimental Physics at Cambridge University, Lord Rayleigh focussed his considerable energies on the study of electricity. This second volume of his papers, covering 1881-7, includes a series of four major contributions from 1881 & 1883 concerning the absolute determination of the ohm. Related reports include the measurement of current, & the electrical properties of various materials. A note from 1884 pessimistically predicts an absolute practical limit of less than 50 miles for a working telephone cable. In 1884, Rayleigh stepped down from his post as Cavendish Professor but continued his research work from his private laboratory. He proposed the existence of surface waves in a paper of 1885. These 'Rayleigh waves' roll along the surface of the earth & are responsible for producing most of the shaking experienced in an earthquake. |
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| Notas: | Also issued in print: 2009. Originally published: Cambridge: University Press, 1900. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 recurso electrónico (xiv, 598 páginas) : ilustraciones (blanco y negro) |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9780511703973 |
