| RefNo | MS/603/11/108 |
| Previous numbers | 2050 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from H W [Henry William] Watson, Berkeswell Rectory, Coventry, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Watson; Henry William (1827-1903); British clergyman |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 31 January 1888 |
| Description | Watson discusses Larmor's interesting points on relative and absolute current velocity and the uncertainty of their inferences in particular cases. But if followed, they might prove that no experimentally derived laws of current action can be found. This is much the same as ignorance of the state of absolute rest of motion of any portion of space. He does not understand why Larmor has recourse to such considerations in his speficic interpretation, more than in any other part of investigating E.M.F. [electromagnetic force]. Watson contends for the same amount of certainty, explaining his position. He comments of Larmor's flux method and a proof in [James Clark] Maxwell's work, giving equations. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6045 | Watson; Henry William (1827 - 1903) | 1827 - 1903 |