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RefNoMS/603/9/59
Previous numbers1609
LevelItem
TitleLetter from J H [John Henry] Poynting, 10 Ampton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorPoynting; John Henry (1852-1914); British physicist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date10 January 1909
DescriptionHe thanks Larmor for further consideration of his paper on rotary shafts and he was encouraged by Larmor withdrawing his objection to Poynting's optical application. He thinks that someone has been trying for the effect, but he cannot find the reference and he recalls that the experiment was 'quite bad & useless'. If there is longitudinal pressure on a rotating shaft it should lengthen torsional vibration and Poynting intends to look for this. He discusses the paper further, before concluding with an attempt to find convenient dates for a P & C [Physics and Chemistry] Committee.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA7852Poynting; John Henry (1852 - 1914)1852 - 1914
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