| RefNo | MS/928/2/177 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh, Terling Place, Witham, Essex, to Charles Vernon Boys |
| Creator | Strutt; John William; third Baron Rayleigh (1842-1919); British experimental and mathematical physicist |
| Recipient | Boys; Sir Charles Vernon (1855-1944); British physicist and inventor |
| Date | 4 July 1894 |
| Description | He thanks Boys for his trouble, which was more than Rayleigh knew. He has 'had the thing at work' and is delighted with the action, which is far more sensitive than what he had. Considers why this might be and notes how the sensitivity [of the unnamed instrument] can be increased. |
| Extent | 3p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6090 | Strutt; John William (1842 - 1919); 3rd Baron Rayleigh; experimental and mathematical physicist | 1842 - 1919 |