{"product_id":"the-scientific-papers-of-james-prescott-joule-paperback-9781108028820","title":"The Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108028820","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Scientific Papers of James Prescott Joule\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe collected papers of Sir James Prescott Joule (1818–1889), one of the most significant physicists of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Prescott Joule (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108028820, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e714 pages, 116 b\/w illus.  1 table\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 4 cm, 0.89 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSir James Prescott Joule (1818–1889) became one of the most significant physicists of the nineteenth century, although his original interest in science was as a hobby and for practical business purposes. The son of a brewer, he began studying heat while investigating how to increase the efficiency of electric motors. His discovery of the relationship between heat and energy contributed to the discovery of the conservation of energy and the first law of thermodynamics. Volume 1 of Joule's scientific papers was published in 1884. It is organised chronologically and reveals the range of Joule's interests and the development of his thought. The topics of the papers include the measurement of heat, voltaic batteries, electromagnets, specific heat, meteorology and thermodynamics. Joule's careful experiments in these areas were fundamental to the development of significant areas of twentieth-century physics, although he was slow to gain recognition from his contemporaries.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDescription of an electro-magnetic engine\u003cbr\u003e Description of an electro-magnetic engine, with experiments\u003cbr\u003e On the use of electro-magnets made of iron wire for the electro-magnetic engine\u003cbr\u003e Investigations in magnetism and electro-magnetism\u003cbr\u003e Investigations in magnetism and electro-magnetism\u003cbr\u003e Description of an electro-magnetic engine\u003cbr\u003e On electro-magnetic forces\u003cbr\u003e On electro-magnetic forces\u003cbr\u003e On electro-magnetic forces\u003cbr\u003e Description of a new electro-magnet\u003cbr\u003e On a new class of magnetic forces\u003cbr\u003e On voltaic apparatus\u003cbr\u003e On the production of heat by voltaic electricity\u003cbr\u003e On the heat evolved by metallic conductors of electricity, and in the cells of a battery during electrolysis\u003cbr\u003e On the electric origin of the heat of combustion\u003cbr\u003e On the electrical origin of chemical heat\u003cbr\u003e On Sir G. C. Haughton's experiments\u003cbr\u003e On the heat evolved during the electrolysis of water\u003cbr\u003e On the calorific effects of magneto-electricity, and on the mechanical value of heat\u003cbr\u003e On the intermittent character of the voltaic current in certain cases of electrolysis\u003cbr\u003e and on the intensities of various voltaic arrangements\u003cbr\u003e On the changes of temperature produced by the rarefaction and condensation of air\u003cbr\u003e On specific heat\u003cbr\u003e On a new method for ascertaining the specific heat of bodies\u003cbr\u003e Note on the employment of electrical currents for ascertaining the specific heat of bodies\u003cbr\u003e On the mechanical equivalent of heat\u003cbr\u003e On the existence of an equivalent relation between heat and the ordinary forms of mechanical power\u003cbr\u003e On the heat disengaged in chemical combinations\u003cbr\u003e On the effects of magnetism upon the dimensions of iron and steel bars\u003cbr\u003e On matter, living force, and heat\u003cbr\u003e On the mechanical equivalent of heat, as determined from the heat evolved by the function of fluids\u003cbr\u003e On the theoretical velocity of sound\u003cbr\u003e Expériences sur l'identité entre le calorique et la force méchanique. Détermination de l'équivalent par la chaleur dégagée pendant la friction du mercure\u003cbr\u003e On shooting-stars\u003cbr\u003e On the mechanical equivalent of heat, and on the constitution of elastic fluids\u003cbr\u003e Some remarks on heat and the constitution of elastic fluids\u003cbr\u003e On the mechanical equivalent of heat\u003cbr\u003e On a remarkable appearance of lightning\u003cbr\u003e On some amalgams\u003cbr\u003e On the air-engine\u003cbr\u003e Account of experiments with a powerful electro-magnet\u003cbr\u003e On the economical production of mechanical effect from chemical forces\u003cbr\u003e An account of some experiments with a large electro-magnet\u003cbr\u003e Introductory research on the induction of magnetism by electric currents\u003cbr\u003e On the fusion of metals by voltaic electricity\u003cbr\u003e Note on Dalton's determination of the expansion of air by heat\u003cbr\u003e On the utilization of the sewage of London and other large towns\u003cbr\u003e Notice of experiments on the heat developed by friction in air\u003cbr\u003e On the intensity of light during the recent solar eclipse\u003cbr\u003e On an improved galvanometer\u003cbr\u003e On the thermo-electricity of ferruginous metals, and on the thermal effects of stretching solid bodies\u003cbr\u003e On the thermal effects of longitudinal compression of solids, with an investigation on the alterations of temperature accompanying changes of pressure in fluids\u003cbr\u003e On some thermo-dynamic properties of solids\u003cbr\u003e On the thermal effects of compressing fluids\u003cbr\u003e On a method of testing the strength of steam-boilers\u003cbr\u003e Experiments on the total heat of steam\u003cbr\u003e Experiments on the passage of air through pipes and apertures in thin plates\u003cbr\u003e On some amalgams\u003cbr\u003e On the probable cause of electric storms\u003cbr\u003e On the surface-condensation of steam\u003cbr\u003e Notice of a compressing air-pump\u003cbr\u003e Note on a mirage at Douglas\u003cbr\u003e On a sensitive barometer\u003cbr\u003e On a sensitive thermometer\u003cbr\u003e Note on the meteor of February 6th, 1818\u003cbr\u003e On a method of hardening steel wires for magnetic needles\u003cbr\u003e On an instrument for showing rapid changes in magnetic declination\u003cbr\u003e Determination of the dynamical equivalent of heat from the thermal effects of electric currents\u003cbr\u003e Observations on the alteration of the freezing-point in thermometers\u003cbr\u003e On a new balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006059172120,"sku":"9781108028820","price":55.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108028820i_a54d135e-fc02-4a14-98e9-b1df1c3995e4.jpg?v=1694873517","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-scientific-papers-of-james-prescott-joule-paperback-9781108028820","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}