| Reference number | PP/10/45 |
| Previous numbers | PP/42/46 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, 'Experiments on the discharge of electricity through gases. (Second paper)' by Arthur Schuster |
| Date | 1887 |
| Description | Schuster writes: 'Three years ago I gave a sketch of a theory of the passage of electricity through gases, in which it was assumed that in the gaseous discharge an atom carries a definite molecular charge just as in electrolysis (see Bakerian Lecture, ‘Roy. Soc. Proc.,’ vol. 37, p. 317) [see PP/5/23]. I showed how this molecular charge if constant might be measured, and I have since that time worked continuously in arranging for the necessary experiments.'
Annotations in pencil and ink. Includes two diagrams of experimental observations.
Subject: Physics / Chemistry
Received 18 May 1887. Read 16 June 1887.
A version of this paper was published in volume 42 of the Proceedings of the Royal Society as 'Experiments on the discharge of electricity through gases. (Second paper.)'. |
| Extent | 24p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Diagram |
| Physical description | Ink and coloured pencil on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1887.0082 |
| Related records in the catalogue | PP/5/23 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6483 | Schuster; Sir; Arthur (1851 - 1934) | 1851 - 1934 |