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The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule By James Prescott Joule

The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule by James Prescott Joule


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Sir James Prescott Joule (1818-1889) was one of the most significant physicists of the nineteenth century. His experimental work on heat and energy contributed to the discovery of the first law of thermodynamics. This collection of his papers was published in 1885-1887 by the Physical Society of London.

The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule Summary

The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule by James Prescott Joule

Sir James Prescott Joule (1818-1889) became one of the most significant physicists of the nineteenth century, although his original interest in science was as a hobby and for practical business purposes. The son of a brewer, he began studying heat while investigating how to increase the efficiency of electric motors. His discovery of the relationship between heat and energy contributed to the discovery of the conservation of energy and the first law of thermodynamics. Volume 1 of Joule's scientific papers was published in 1884. It is organised chronologically and reveals the range of Joule's interests and the development of his thought. The topics of the papers include the measurement of heat, voltaic batteries, electromagnets, specific heat, meteorology and thermodynamics. Joule's careful experiments in these areas were fundamental to the development of significant areas of twentieth-century physics, although he was slow to gain recognition from his contemporaries.

Table of Contents

Description of an electro-magnetic engine; Description of an electro-magnetic engine, with experiments; On the use of electro-magnets made of iron wire for the electro-magnetic engine; Investigations in magnetism and electro-magnetism; Investigations in magnetism and electro-magnetism; Description of an electro-magnetic engine; On electro-magnetic forces; On electro-magnetic forces; On electro-magnetic forces; Description of a new electro-magnet; On a new class of magnetic forces; On voltaic apparatus; On the production of heat by voltaic electricity; On the heat evolved by metallic conductors of electricity, and in the cells of a battery during electrolysis; On the electric origin of the heat of combustion; On the electrical origin of chemical heat; On Sir G. C. Haughton's experiments; On the heat evolved during the electrolysis of water; On the calorific effects of magneto-electricity, and on the mechanical value of heat; On the intermittent character of the voltaic current in certain cases of electrolysis; and on the intensities of various voltaic arrangements; On the changes of temperature produced by the rarefaction and condensation of air; On specific heat; On a new method for ascertaining the specific heat of bodies; Note on the employment of electrical currents for ascertaining the specific heat of bodies; On the mechanical equivalent of heat; On the existence of an equivalent relation between heat and the ordinary forms of mechanical power; On the heat disengaged in chemical combinations; On the effects of magnetism upon the dimensions of iron and steel bars; On matter, living force, and heat; On the mechanical equivalent of heat, as determined from the heat evolved by the function of fluids; On the theoretical velocity of sound; Experiences sur l'identite entre le calorique et la force mechanique. Determination de l'equivalent par la chaleur degagee pendant la friction du mercure; On shooting-stars; On the mechanical equivalent of heat, and on the constitution of elastic fluids; Some remarks on heat and the constitution of elastic fluids; On the mechanical equivalent of heat; On a remarkable appearance of lightning; On some amalgams; On the air-engine; Account of experiments with a powerful electro-magnet; On the economical production of mechanical effect from chemical forces; An account of some experiments with a large electro-magnet; Introductory research on the induction of magnetism by electric currents; On the fusion of metals by voltaic electricity; Note on Dalton's determination of the expansion of air by heat; On the utilization of the sewage of London and other large towns; Notice of experiments on the heat developed by friction in air; On the intensity of light during the recent solar eclipse; On an improved galvanometer; On the thermo-electricity of ferruginous metals, and on the thermal effects of stretching solid bodies; On the thermal effects of longitudinal compression of solids, with an investigation on the alterations of temperature accompanying changes of pressure in fluids; On some thermo-dynamic properties of solids; On the thermal effects of compressing fluids; On a method of testing the strength of steam-boilers; Experiments on the total heat of steam; Experiments on the passage of air through pipes and apertures in thin plates; On some amalgams; On the probable cause of electric storms; On the surface-condensation of steam; Notice of a compressing air-pump; Note on a mirage at Douglas; On a sensitive barometer; On a sensitive thermometer; Note on the meteor of February 6th, 1818; On a method of hardening steel wires for magnetic needles; On an instrument for showing rapid changes in magnetic declination; Determination of the dynamical equivalent of heat from the thermal effects of electric currents; Observations on the alteration of the freezing-point in thermometers; On a new balance;

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NLS9781108028820
9781108028820
1108028829
The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule by James Prescott Joule
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2011-06-30
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