Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899)

By George Frederick Barker, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen

Book Overview

Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899) is a book written by George F. Barker that provides a detailed account of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895. The book is a collection of memoirs written by Rontgen himself, as well as by two other prominent physicists of the time, Sir George Gabriel Stokes and Sir Joseph John Thomson. The book starts with an introduction by Barker, followed by Rontgen's own account of the discovery of X-rays and the experiments he conducted to understand their properties. Stokes then provides his own observations on X-rays and their interaction with matter, while Thomson discusses the nature of X-rays and their potential applications in medicine and other fields.The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the original experiments and equipment used by Rontgen and his colleagues. Overall, Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899) is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the early days of X-ray research and its impact on science and medicine.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116743689X
• ISBN13: 9781167436895
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"