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Note respecting the Undulatory Theory of Heat , and on the Circular Polarization of Heat by Total Reflexion . By JAMES D. Forbes , Esq . , F.R.SS. L. & E. , Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh .
Note respecting the Undulatory Theory of Heat , and on the Circular Polarization of Heat by Total Reflexion . By JAMES D. Forbes , Esq . , F.R.SS. L. & E. , Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh .
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heat , and in historic order presented the views of Bacon , Boyle , Boerhaave , Stahl , and Black , and adverted to the discoveries of Black respecting latent and specific heat , and the successive labours of Irvine , Crawfurd , Wilke ...
heat , and in historic order presented the views of Bacon , Boyle , Boerhaave , Stahl , and Black , and adverted to the discoveries of Black respecting latent and specific heat , and the successive labours of Irvine , Crawfurd , Wilke ...
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Now , all these modes of polarization have been recognised by Mr. Forbes in the case of heat , and even in the case of heat wholly unaccompanied by light . The Vice - President announced that he had witnessed this in the most ...
Now , all these modes of polarization have been recognised by Mr. Forbes in the case of heat , and even in the case of heat wholly unaccompanied by light . The Vice - President announced that he had witnessed this in the most ...
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Contents
JANUARY 1836 | 1 |
Mr J Tovey on the Relation between the Velocity and Length | 7 |
Mr W J Henwoods Observations on the Steam Engines | 20 |
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