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Galvanometer designed by Lord Kelvin
This portable galvanometer was made by Sir William Thomson, Lord Kelvin of Largs and his business partner, James White in Glasgow. It is a delicate and sensitive instrument to measure small electric currents.
Portable galvanometer in case with series resistances and switch, made by Kelvin and James White Ltd, Glasgow
Sir William Thomson, Lord Kelvin of Largs, 1824-1907, contributed much to the study of electricity, magnetism and heat. He designed several scientific instruments and worked to establish international electrical units and standards.
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000-000-099-987-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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National Museums Scotland T.1949.2 |
| Date: |
19th century
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6.50" x 5.50" x 5.25" closed
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Galvanometer, portable / case
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| Subject: |
8. ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, Installation (Departmental Classification)
22. PHYSICS, Magnetism and Electricity (Departmental Classification)
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| Who: |
Lord Kelvin (Sir William Thomson) (scientist and inventor)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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- Thompson, Silvanus P. The life of William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs. London: Macmillan, 1910
Find in NLS: Title, Author, Title+Author or British Library: Title, Author, Title+Author - Tunbridge, Paul. Lord Kelvin: his influence on electrical measurements and units. London: Peregrinus, 1992
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