Scientific Memoirs: Natural Philosophy (1853)

Book Overview

Scientific Memoirs: Natural Philosophy is a book written by John Tyndall and published in 1853. The book is a collection of Tyndall's scientific papers and memoirs that were published in various scientific journals during his career. The book covers a wide range of topics related to natural philosophy, including the properties of gases, the nature of light and heat, and the behavior of electricity and magnetism. Tyndall's work in these areas is widely regarded as groundbreaking and influential in the development of modern physics.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different area of natural philosophy. The first section covers the properties of gases and includes Tyndall's research on the diffusion of gases, the absorption of gases by liquids, and the behavior of gases under different conditions.The second section focuses on the nature of light and heat, including Tyndall's work on the absorption and radiation of heat, the polarization of light, and the behavior of light in different media.The third section covers the behavior of electricity and magnetism, including Tyndall's research on the properties of electric currents, the behavior of magnets, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism.Overall, Scientific Memoirs: Natural Philosophy is a comprehensive and influential work that provides a fascinating insight into the development of modern physics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the foundations of modern physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120865751
• ISBN13: 9781120865755
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"