| RefNo | MS/929/1/126 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Alexander Muirhead, FRS, The Lodge, Shortlands, to James Mackenzie Davidson |
| Date | 26 December 1901 |
| Description | Encloses writing from [Oliver] Lodge that he thinks will interest Mackenzie Davidson [not enclosed]. Explains that the 'electrons' are what [William] Crookes called 'radiant matter' years ago in his explanation of vacuum tubes. Directs him towards page 258 of Sylvanus [Phillips] Thompson's book on light for an account of Lenard rays. |
| Extent | 2 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1682 | Muirhead; Alexander (1848 - 1920) | 1848 - 1920 |