On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime -The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes- Polarization - Elliptical Polarization ...
... Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime -The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes- Polarization - Elliptical Polarization ...
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... Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes - Circular Polarization - Elliptical ...
... Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes - Circular Polarization - Elliptical ...
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... gravitation , every motion in the solar system has been so completely explained , that the laws of any astronomical phenomena that may hereafter occur are already determined . - SECTION I. - - Attraction of a Sphere - B 2 INTRODUCTION . 3.
... gravitation , every motion in the solar system has been so completely explained , that the laws of any astronomical phenomena that may hereafter occur are already determined . - SECTION I. - - Attraction of a Sphere - B 2 INTRODUCTION . 3.
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... phenomenon altogether unprecedented was seen during the total eclipse of the sun which happened on the 8th of July , 1842 ... phenomena belong to the sun . This red chain was so bright that Mr. Airy saw it illuminate the northern horizon ...
... phenomenon altogether unprecedented was seen during the total eclipse of the sun which happened on the 8th of July , 1842 ... phenomena belong to the sun . This red chain was so bright that Mr. Airy saw it illuminate the northern horizon ...
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... phenomenon of frequent occurrence . The moon seems to pass over the star , which almost instantaneously vanishes at ... phenomena , observed under any meridian , when compared with those computed for that of Greenwich , and given in the ...
... phenomenon of frequent occurrence . The moon seems to pass over the star , which almost instantaneously vanishes at ... phenomena , observed under any meridian , when compared with those computed for that of Greenwich , and given in the ...
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61 Cygni absorbed action appears atmosphere attraction bismuth blue bodies centre centrifugal force chemical circular polarization coloured rings comet consequently copper crystal dark density diamagnetic diameter diminishes direction distance disturbing earth ecliptic effect electricity equal equator ethereal medium excentricity experiments extreme force gravitation greater heat hemisphere increase intensity Jupiter latitude length lines liquid longitude luminous lunar magnetic mass mean meridian metallic miles molecules moon motion move nebula nodal lines nodes NOTE nutation observed optic axis orbit parallax paramagnetic particles passing perihelion period perpendicular phenomena plane polarized light pole position prism produced quantity rays reflected refraction refrangible retrograde motion revolution revolving right angles rotation round satellites Sir John Herschel solar spectrum sound space stars substances sun's surface telescope temperature terrestrial theory tion tourmaline transmitted tricity undulations Uranus vapour velocity vibrations violet visible Voltaic waves wire