Experimental Inquiry Into the Nature and Propagation of Heat

Published in 1804, a groundbreaking investigation into the properties of heat by a Scottish scientist with unorthodox religious views.

List of contents

Preface; Experiments I-LVIII; Notes and illustrations.

Summary

In this 1804 publication, Scottish mathematician and natural philosopher Sir John Leslie (1766–1832) investigates the nature of heat radiation using a set of carefully devised experiments. Although Leslie established several basic laws of heat radiation, and also made innovations in instrumentation, the work caused controversy among Scottish clergymen.

Product details

• Authors: John Leslie
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2014
• EAN: 9781108080170
• ISBN: 978-1-108-08017-0
• No. of pages: 592
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, History of Science, Thermodynamics & heat, Thermodynamics and heat