| RefNo | CLP/2/12 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, 'Observations on the burninglass [burning glass]' by Dr [Robert] Wood. |
| Date | 1681 |
| Description | The author describes an experiment with a burning glass filled with smoke. It was observed that the smoke particles move very quickly in the light, and the author wonders whether all burning is made by such movement of particles. Includes a figure in the text.
Read at the meeting 29 June 1681.
Subject: Physics |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | CLP/2/12/1 |
| CLP/2/12/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5645 | Wood; Robert (? 1621 - 1685); mathematician | ? 1621 - 1685 |