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Herschel3563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
[18 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.393b (C: 24.48; C: RI 524-7)
Summary:

Thanks for and comments on papers on scientific history and molecular physics, particularly on a magnetic experiment and on dynamical efficiency of coal relative to motion theory of light and heat. Comments on nature of heat, 'vis viva.' Deplores laxity with which physicists use and confuse terms 'force,' 'motion,' and 'energy.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[18 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.54
Summary:

Cannot find the source of supposed Wilhelm Struve probability calculation; believes he has made a mistake. Regrets the error was not noticed in time to correct the seventh edition of Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7167

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[18 July 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.53
Summary:

Comments on remedies suggested by AD [see AD's 1864-7-15]; on ciphers.

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John Herschel Project
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