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Herschel5803

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1819-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.273
Summary:

Regarding terminology for polarization and refraction of light. DB's statement concerning the experiments of E. L. Malus and light through crystals.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel5770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
24] November [1819
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.249 (C: RS:HS 20.76)
Summary:

Sends paper on deviation of tints. Comments on findings. Encloses crystals of carbonate of lime, which exhibits the system of rings. Regarding his own paper on Mother of Pearl and his indebtedness to DB. Comments on nomenclature for light.

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