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W.H.Bragg to [E.] Rutherford

Catalogue reference: W.H. Bragg/26B/3

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This record is about the W.H.Bragg to [E.] Rutherford dating from 31 Aug. 1904.

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W.H. Bragg/26B/3

Title

W.H.Bragg to [E.] Rutherford

Date

31 Aug. 1904

Description

Box 26

Adelaide MS; Xerox copy

Discusses hypothesis that the differences in the absorption phenomena of [ALPHA] and [BETA] rays may be explained by supposing that [BETA] rays are not liable to deflection by collision as [BETA] rays are. Discusses experiments to test the hypothesis. Offers explanation of Becquerel's experiment in which he found the value of He to be greater at further distances from the radium. Was pleased to see Soddy. Congratulates Rutherford on his work.

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Royal Institution of Great Britain
Language

English

Physical description

8 pp.

Record URL
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Within the fonds: W.H. Bragg

The Papers of William Henry Bragg

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Within the file: W.H. Bragg/26B

W.H.Bragg - Rutherford correspondence (copies and MS)

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W.H.Bragg to [E.] Rutherford