Mathematical and Physical Papers (Paperback)

1. Notes on hydrodynamics, III; 2. On the constitution of the luminiferous ether; 3. On the theory of certain bands seen in the spectrum; 4. Notes on hydrodynamics, IV; 5. On a difficulty in the theory of sound; 6. On the formation of the central spot of Newton's Rings beyond the critical angle; 7. On some points in the received theory of sound; 8. On the perfect blackness of the central spot of Newton's Rings, and on the verification of Fresnel's formulae for the intensities of reflected and refracted rays; 9. On attractions, and on Clairaut's theorem; 10. On the variation of gravity at the surface of the Earth; 11. On a mode of measuring the astigmatism of a defective eye; 12. On the determination of the wave length corresponding with any point of the spectrum; 13. Discussion of a differential equation relating to the breaking of railway bridges; 14. Notes on hydrodynamics, VI; 14. On the dynamical theory of diffraction; 15. On the numerical calculation of a class of definite integrals and infinite series; 16. On the mode of disappearance of Newton's Rings in passing the angle of total internal reflection; 17. On metallic reflection; 18. On a fictitious displacement of fringes of interference; 19. On Haidinger's Brushes; Index.