Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899)

Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899) is a historical book written by George F. Barker that details the discovery and early research on X-rays. The book includes memoirs written by three of the leading scientists in the field at the time: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen, George Gabriel Stokes, and J. J. Thomson. Rontgen's memoir describes his discovery of X-rays and the experiments he conducted to understand their properties, while Stokes' memoir focuses on the mathematical and theoretical aspects of X-rays. Thomson's memoir discusses his own experiments with X-rays and their potential applications in the field of physics.The book also includes an introduction by Barker, providing context and background information on the discovery of X-rays and the importance of the memoirs included in the book. Overall, Rontgen Rays: Memoirs By Rontgen, Stokes And J. J. Thomson (1899) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of X-ray research and the early pioneers in the field.This Book Is In English.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.