The electron, its isolation and measurement and the determination of some of its properties

Name: The electron, its isolation and measurement and the determination of some of its properties
Author: Robert Andrews Millikan

By Robert Andrews Millikan

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A systematic presentation of experimental and theoretical work that establishes the discrete, atomic character of electric charge and explains techniques used to isolate and measure the elementary charge. It traces historical ideas about electricity, extends electrolytic laws to gas conduction, analyzes ionization by penetrating radiation, examines Brownian motion in gases, and considers whether the electron is divisible. Later chapters discuss atomic structure and the behavior of radiant energy. Mathematical proofs, experimental data, and technical derivations are collected in appendices to keep the main text accessible to non-specialist readers.

About the Author

Robert Andrews Millikan

Robert Andrews Millikan was an American experimental physicist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of electricity and atomic structure. He is best known for his precise measurement of the charge of the electron, a significant contribution that advanced the understanding of atomic theory. Millikan's notable work, "The Electron: Its Isolation and Measurement and the Determination of Some of Its Properties," details his experiments and findings, which laid the foundation for modern physics. In addition to his research, Millikan was a prominent educator and served as the president of the California Institute of Technology, influencing generations of scientists.