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Thomson, James, 1800-83 (Professor of Engineering)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1800 - 1883

Biography

James Thomson (1800-83), professor of engineering

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Other level — Box: MS Add.7655/I-III: Box 1

Draft conclusion of paper on refraction of rays by James Thomson, 1872 (Circa, SLP 421n)

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS.Add.7655/II/224
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A principal series of scientific correspondence, drafts and notes totalling 242 items, letters written to J.C. Maxwell from many scientists and institutions of Maxwell's day dating from his early days at Cambridge University until the day of his death.

Dates: 1872 (Circa, SLP 421n)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: RESTRICTED - Use Microfilms CMO5028-CMO5042. List in catalogue