Photo-Electricity
by Arthur Llewelyn Hughes
Originally published in 1914, this book presents an account of the principles of photoelectricity, incorporating the numerous advances in the area that occurred around the time of publication. The text is comprehensive in scope with 'all forms of ionisation by light being considered, whether in solids, liquids or gases'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout.
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Originally published in 1914, this book presents an account of the principles of photoelectricity, incorporating the numerous advances in the area that occurred around the time of publication. The text is comprehensive in scope with 'all forms of ionisation by light being considered, whether in solids, liquids or gases'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in physics, photoelectricity and the history of science.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Ionisation of gases and vapours by ultra-violet light; 3. The velocities of emission of photo-electrons; 4. The total photo-electric effect; 5. The photo-electric effect as a function of the frequency and state of polarisation of the light; 6. Photo-electric properties of thin metallic films; 7. Photo-electric effects of non-metallic elements and inorganic compounds; 8. Photo-electric effects of dyes, fluorescent and phosphorescent substances; 9. Positive rays produced by light; 10. Sources of light used in photo-electric experiments; Name index; Subject index.
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Originally published in 1914, this book presents an account of the principles of photoelectricity, incorporating the numerous advances in the area that occurred around the time of publication. The text is comprehensive in scope with 'all forms of ionisation by light being considered, whether in solids, liquids or gases'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout.
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Originally published in 1914, this book presents an account of the principles of photoelectricity, incorporating the numerous advances in the area that occurred around the time of publication. The text is comprehensive in scope with 'all forms of ionisation by light being considered, whether in solids, liquids or gases'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout.
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