| RGO Archives/RGO 6 contains: |
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| <-- See earlier |
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| 433 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 434 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 435 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 436 |
Mathematical and scientific correspondence |
| 437 |
Correspondence on pure mathematics |
| 438 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 439 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 440 |
Mathematical theories and calculations |
| 441 |
Papers on the Great Exhibition |
| 442 |
Papers on the Paris Exhibition |
| 443 |
Papers on commissions and exhibitions |
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Papers of George Airy
| Title |
Mathematical and other papers |
| Reference |
RGO 6/428
(former reference: L5/4) |
| Covering Dates |
1849–1850 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 box |
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| Content and context |
Correspondence and papers on pure mathematics and other subjects, including A. de Morgan's thoughts on equations, area and probability; quadratic equations and the quadrature of a circle; J.W. Woollgar's use of the slide rule; J.D. Forbes on the probability of double stars, with an account in the 'Philosophical Magazine'; pendulum experiments by G.G. Stokes; Airy's report on sound navigation signals; a calculating machine; the properties of a circle; W.H. Smyth on the origin of the word 'Cold Harbour'; and Newton's report on gold and silver coin of 1717. Other correspondents to feature are J.R. Young and J.J. Sylvester. |
| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727) Knight, natural philosopher and mathematician |
| Forbes, James David (1809-1868) natural philosopher |
| Morgan, Augustus de (1806-1871) mathematician |
| Smyth, William Henry (1788-1865) Admiral, scientist and antiquary |
| Stokes, Sir George Gabriel (1819-1903) 1st Baronet, physicist |
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