| RefNo | MS/603/8/155 |
| Previous numbers | 1493 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Ernest Fox] Nichols, Columbia University, Department of Physics, Phoenix Laboratory, New York City, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Nichols; Ernest Fox (1869-1924); American physicist |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 20 May 1909 |
| Description | He was glad to receive Larmor's letter with its helpful suggestions for future work.He had thought of trying for residual rays from ice, but experiments would have to be done out of doors in extreme weather to avoid absorption by water vapour in the air. He will pick out what he thinks are the most promising ideas. His Department of Physics is 'much disturbed', there is much teaching, but he has done little research. Complications began with [Richard Cockburn] Maclaurin's call to the Institute. A successor depended upon the oucome of controversy with the Department of Applied Science, but then they found no salary was provided for. [Albert Potter] Wills and [George Braxton] Pegram received called from Maclaurin's Massachusetts Institute and they were promoted to hold them. Professor [Frank Leo] Tufts was killed making tests on high tension electric cables and it was difficult to distribute his work. Nichols intends to see Maclaurin installed, then gives his travel arrangements via Winnipeg for the British Association meeting. He will be in Pasadena for the Summer and invites Larmor to visit Mount Wilson before the meeting, so that Nichols can chaperone him to Winnipeg. He gives general news, including the marriages of both Wills and Pegram. |
| Extent | 3p. |
| Format | Typescript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |