Record

RefNoMS/257/1/319
AltRefNoSa.319
Previous numbersES1/52/319
LevelItem
TitleLetter from James Challis, Cambridge to Edward Sabine
Date20 September 1866
DescriptionRefers to the favourable opinion of the adjudicators of the Adams Prize of Mr [Edward] Walker’s essay. Challis discusses Sabine’s agreement of the merits of Mr Walker’s essay. Remarks Walker’s essay will be helpful in furnishing data for a mathematical theory, and testing that theory. Reference to Newton’s theory of gravitation. Challis suggests the advancement of physical science in the theoretical department demands the discovery of the analogous reasoning for calculating the motions of a collection of material elements constituting an elastic fluid. In Challis’s opinion until the application of mathematics is not solved, it is not possible to have the true theories of light, heat, and magnetism. Discussion on Challis’s investigations regarding the proper mathematical treatment of the motion of an elastic fluid. Challis mentioned to Walker about Sabine’s suggestion that he become a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Extent5p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7554Challis; James (1803 - 1882); astronomer1803 - 1882
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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