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RefNoMS/928/2/29
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Carl Braun, Mariaschein, Bohemia, to Charles Vernon Boys
Date6 June 1900
DescriptionBraun has overcome his difficulties and has made some experiments. These were fascinating and very exact. He intends to re-commence with some improvements, notably to the vacuum. He will break for a rest cure and go to Vienna in support of his improvements. If the vacuum does not work, he will try hydrogen. Gives an account of his successful experiment with sketches of the two masses and thinks that in half a year he will have complete observations.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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