Original Papers of John Hopkinson Volume 2, Scientific Papers [Paperback]

Originally published in 1901, this book contains the papers of British electrical engineer John Hopkinson, focusing mainly on scientific areas.John Hopkinson (184998) was a British electrical engineer who invented the three-wire system for the distribution of electricity. Originally published in 1901, this book forms the second of two volumes of Hopkinson's papers, focusing mainly on scientific areas. The text also incorporates editorial notes and numerous illustrative figures.John Hopkinson (184998) was a British electrical engineer who invented the three-wire system for the distribution of electricity. Originally published in 1901, this book forms the second of two volumes of Hopkinson's papers, focusing mainly on scientific areas. The text also incorporates editorial notes and numerous illustrative figures.John Hopkinson (184998) was a British electrical engineer who invented the three-wire system for the distribution of electricity. Originally published in 1901, this book forms the second of two volumes of Hopkinson's papers, focusing mainly on scientific areas. The text also incorporates editorial notes and numerous illustrative figures. Material of a more technical nature can be found in the first volume. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Hopkinson, engineering and the history of science.18. The residual charge of the Leyden jar; 19. Residual charge of the Leyden jar; dielectric properties of different glasses; 20. Refractive indices of glass; 21. Electrostatic capacity of glass and of liquids; 23. On the refractive index and specific inductive capacity of transparent insulating media; 24. On the quadrant electrometer; 25. Note on specific inductive capacity; 26. Specific inductive capacity; 27. On the capacity and residual charge of dielectrics as affected by temperature and time; 28. On the magnetisation of iron; 29. Magnetic properties of an impure nickel; 30. Magnetic and other physical properties of iron at a high temperature; 31lC]