Electrons & Ether Waves (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024052152)

“Electrons & Ether Waves” is a reproduction of the twenty-third Robert Boyle Lecture, delivered in May 1921 by William Henry Bragg. This lecture provides a fascinating glimpse into the state of physics at the beginning of the 20th century, exploring then-current theories about the nature of light and matter. Bragg delves into the properties of electrons and the hypothetical luminiferous ether, a medium once thought to be necessary for the propagation of electromagnetic waves.

As a historical document, this lecture offers insights into the evolution of scientific thought and the experimental investigations that shaped our modern understanding of physics. It will appeal to historians of science, physicists, and anyone interested in the development of scientific ideas during a period of rapid discovery and change.

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