1997 saw the centenary of one of the most important moments in
modern physics - the discovery of the electron. This volume maps
the life and achievement of J.J.Thomson, with particular focus on
his ideas and experiments leading to the landmark discovery. A
foreword by J.J.Thomson's grandson, David Thomson, provides
valuable insights into Thomson's personality, while the
reproduction of original papers allows the reader to appreciate
Thomson's own style and way of thinking. The book describes his
early years and education, then taking us through his career at
Cambridge, first as a Fellow of Trinity College, later as head of
the Cavendish Laboratory and finally as Master of Trinity and
national spokesperson for science.
* An accessible historical survey of the discovery of the
electron
* Published to coincide with the centenary of the discovery in
1997
* A carefully researched account of J.J.Thomson's life and
experiments leading to the discovery
* Foreword by Thomson's grandson
* Contains previously unpublished photographs from the Cavendish
Science Museum, from David Thomson's personal collection, and
facsimilie extracts from original science papers
Davis; E. A. University of Leicester, England,Falconer; Isabel Historian of Science, UK,Falconer; Isabel ,
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