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A clear, historical look at the discovery and study of X‑rays
This collection gathers the original papers and key commentary that shaped early X‑ray science, highlighting how Rontgen’s work led to new insights about light, matter, and electricity. The book presents the first communications by Röntgen, followed by important analyses from Stokes and J. J. Thomson, along with biographical sketches, a bibliography, and an index. It offers a close look at the ideas, experiments, and debates that defined the birth of X‑ray research at the end of the 19th century.
- Original apparatus, experiments, and observations that introduced X‑rays to science.
- Explanations and theories about the nature of the rays, including pulses and optical comparisons.
- Discussions of transparency, fluorescence, photography, and the interaction with different materials.
- Biographical notes and a curated bibliography for further study.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895. Rontgen was a German physicist and professor of physics at the University of Würzburg. The author explains how Rontgen discovered X-rays while experimenting with cathode rays and high voltage in a vacuum tube. He named them X-rays because they were unknown and mysterious. The book includes copies of Rontgen's papers on his discovery, including the first announcement of the discovery in 1895 and a second paper with further observations. The book also includes commentary by other scientists, such as Stokes and Thomson, who contributed to the early understanding of X-rays. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the discovery of X-rays. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332033355_0
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