The Electron (Classic Reprint): Its Isolation and Measurement and the Determination of Some Its Properties - Couverture souple

Robert Andrews Millikan

 
9781330214633: The Electron (Classic Reprint): Its Isolation and Measurement and the Determination of Some Its Properties

Synopsis

Discover how researchers measure electricity at the atomic level and trace the birth of modern electron theory.

This edition presents the hands‑on methods and careful reasoning scientists used to link electric current, gas behavior, and tiny charged droplets. It shows how apparatus, observations, and simple mathematics together guided early conclusions about the electron and its mass, charge, and motion.

Written for readers who enjoy clear, concrete explanations of experiments, measurements, and the logic behind them, the book blends practical setup with the ideas that shaped atomic science.

  • How current and gas flow relate to charge and droplet size in experimental setups
  • How Brownian motion andviscosity factor into data interpretation
  • How X-rays, ultraviolet light, and charged droplets reveal ionization mechanisms
  • How theoretical ideas connect to observed measurements and historical context

Ideal for readers of scientific history and early electron research who want clear, experimental insight without spoilers.

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