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Scientific Papers V2 (1900)

Scientific Papers V2 (1900)

Tait, Peter Guthrie

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Fiction AnthologiesAstronomy & SpaceGeneral Science

ISBN10: 1164077856
ISBN13: 9781164077855
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Scientific Papers V2 (1900) is a collection of research papers written by Peter Guthrie Tait, a Scottish physicist and mathematician. The book is the second volume in a series of Tait's scientific papers and was originally published in 1900. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and the theory of elasticity. The book begins with a paper on the thermodynamics of reversible cycles, which establishes a fundamental principle of thermodynamics known as the Carnot cycle. Tait also discusses the theory of elasticity, including the properties of elastic solids and the behavior of waves in elastic media. The papers on electromagnetism cover topics such as the theory of electric and magnetic fields, the properties of electromagnetic waves, and the behavior of charged particles in electromagnetic fields. Tait also discusses the electromagnetic theory of light and the properties of polarized light. In addition to his scientific research, Tait was also a skilled mathematician, and the book includes several papers on mathematical topics such as the theory of functions and the calculus of variations. Overall, Scientific Papers V2 (1900) is a comprehensive collection of Tait's research, covering a wide range of topics in physics and mathematics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics.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.

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