| RefNo | ACS/2/3 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Notebook of experiments by Alan Archibald Cambell Swinton |
| Creator | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer |
| Date | 1886- |
| Description | Volume of extensive notes on experiments undertaken by Swinton, inscribed 'AA Campbell Swinton Notes etc', including hand drawn diagrams. The pages within the volume have been numbered and titled as follows:
1-3) List of apparatus including pendulum telephone transmitters, pencil telephone transmitters; adjustable lead bracket form; adjustable, suspension, lead frame; telephone receiver; direct acting receiver.
4-6) Experiments with a Bichet Electro Magnet.
7) Test of electric light circuits.
8) "Blanco Encalada" Electric Light.
9) Experiment with Phonogrph.
10) Swinton Telephone C Type Arrangement of Connections.
11) Experiments with resin oil as an insulator.
12) Experiments with special induction cold amde for Lord Armstrong.
13-14) Further experiments with Special Coils.
15) Steam Consumption Test at New Scotland Yard.
16) Method of obtaining quantity of water evaporated at any pressure above that of the atmosphere.
17) Steam Consumption Test at New Scotland Yard.
18) Coal Consumption Tests, Sunningdale.
19) Particulars of electro magnets.
20) Particulars of small transformer.
21) Continuous current electro magnet.
22) Experiments with asbestos (not on page 22 but on loose papers slotted in).
23-26) Coking diamonds.
Sequential pagination ends and lists the following:
Experiment to determine if water after running over bright aluminium in sunlight had greater radioactive properties than water not so heated.
Diagram made on 6 April 1911
Lord Armstrong's "Thread Experiments" repeated with 10, 000 battery.
Inserted notes on lined paper.
Further notes on the 10, 000 battery.
Sequential pagination resumes:
1-9) Experiments in wireless telegraphy.
10) Gramophone Experiment.
11-12) Wireless Telegraphy.
13) A new form of sensitive flame apparatus.
14-15) Sensitive flame experiments.
16) Stahi telephone for use with wireless.
17) Loud speaking attachment for wireless telephones.
18-20) Syphon recorder for wireless.
21) Sound and vibration proof box for Brown Relay.
22-31) Water jets applied to "Wireless".
32-37) Induced current telephone for use with wireless.
38-64) Selenium cells.
65-66) A non-inductive graphite resistance.
67) Electricity and growing plants.
68-71) Experiments with sensitive flames
72) Experiments with unequal expansion of metals etc.
73) Experiments with water jets continued.
74) Experiments in connection with expansion of fine wire heated by very small currents. |
| Extent | 1 volume |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Leather bound volume with Swinton's name embossed in gold lettering. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8285 | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer | 1863 - 1930 |