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100 1 _aTyndall, John,
_d1820-1893
245 1 0 _aFragments of Science: A Series of Detached Essays, Addresses, and Reviews. V. 1-2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-06
508 _aProduced by Jon Richfield
520 _a"Fragments of Science: A Series of Detached Essays, Addresses, and Reviews" by John Tyndall is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work consists of a collection of essays and addresses focusing primarily on the laws and phenomena of matter, exploring the fundamental principles of physics and the natural sciences. Tyndall addresses various topics, from the structure of the universe and the nature of light to the implications of dark matter and thermal dynamics. The opening of the publication presents a thorough preface that sets the tone for both volumes, clearly delineating the chapters dedicated to inorganic nature and the intertwining of matter with questions of mind in subsequent essays. Tyndall discusses the concept of an aether permeating space, which he postulates as crucial for the transmission of light, heat, and other forms of energy. The initial chapters introduce key themes in physics, addressing the nature and behavior of radiation, the relationship between matter and energy, and the foundational concepts of scientific inquiry and experimentation. This scientific approach seeks not only to educate readers about physical laws but also to inspire a sense of wonderment about the natural world and its complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience
653 _aChemistry
653 _aPhysics
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24527
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