| Reference number | CLP/9i/62 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'An odd kind of magnetick phenomenon' by W [William] Derham |
| Date | [1705] |
| Description | In this paper, Derham describes an experiment whereby he magnetised several wires, then touched the two ends of the wire together or bent the wires, resulting in demagnetising the wires altogether. A follow-up to this paper, where certain findings are recounted or corrected, is found at CLP/9i/61.
Subject: Magnetism
Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'An account of some magnetical experiments and observations'. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1704.0097 |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/9i/61 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6239 | Derham; William (1657 - 1735); naturalist | 1657 - 1735 |