RefNoMS/603/4/66
Previous numbers654
LevelItem
TitleLetter from A [Andrew] Gray, Glasgow, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorGray; Andrew (1847-1925); British physicist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date14 October 1901
DescriptionThe echelon and magnet are being put into order for systematic observation and the instrument promises to be of great power. They tried helium in order to adjust it, and with low field separation got a bright yellow line into a triplet, its companion into a quadruplet, and he describes line polarization. He will have to wait some time for a mocrometer eyepiece for exact measurements, but he will get photographs for comparisons. Hilger is tiresome about what is available as accessories. Gray will push on but would be glad to know what other questions they might try to answer, and he will not lose sight of cathode ray work. The proofs of the Section A group were disappointing.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView