| Reference number | CLP/2/12 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, 'Observations on the burninglass [burning glass]' by unknown author |
| Date | [17th century] |
| Description | The author describes an experiment with a burning glass filled with smoke. It was observed that the smoke particles move very quickly in the light, and the author wonders whether all burning is made by such movement of particles. Includes a figure in the text.
Subject: Physics |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/2/12/1 |
| CLP/2/12/2 |