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Papers on optics, 1827 - 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/463

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and research papers on optics, with associated calculations. The correspondents include, among others, W. Whewell, J.F.W. Herschel, B. Stewart, A. de Morgan, B. Powell, J.W. Lubbock, W.R. Hamilton and M. Faraday. There are papers concerning B. Powell's findings on forming spectrums, light rays in various conditions and refractive indices; W.R. Hamilton on quartz theory and polarity of the spectrum; J.D. Forbes on J.W. Cubbuch's radiant heat experiments; Airy's 'diffraction for an annular aperture' (various calculations and experiments on diffraction); M. Faraday's magneto-luminous experiments, with Airy's comments on such experiments and on magnetism in general; an optical illusion in fabric; a piece on H. Coddington's microscope and the construction of a microscope by E. Clarke; and W. Ritchie's improved manufacture of glass lenses, with H. Warburton's endorsement of the technique.

Dates

  • Creation: 1827 - 1848

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 archive box(es) (1 box)

Language of Materials

English