| Reference number | RR/6/238 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Referee's report by George Biddell Airy, on a paper 'On waves in liquids' by William John Macquorn Rankine |
| Date | 16 June 1868 |
| Description | Not recommended for publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. The object of the paper is not entirely clear, and requires many readings to understand. Suggests the paper is more suited for the Philosophical Magazine or similar publication.
Subject: Mathematics, Physics
[Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'] |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Letter on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1867.0073 Vol.16 1868 |
| Related records in the catalogue | RR/6/240 |
| AP/50/13 |
| AP/50/13 |
| AP/50/13 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA1846 | Rankine; William John Macquorn (1820 - 1872) | 1820 - 1872 |
| NA8035 | Airy; Sir; George Biddell (1801 - 1892); astronomer and mathematician | 1801 - 1892 |