Title :
Ohm´s law and the schuster effect
Author :
Davies, P.J. ; Marsh, J.O.
Author_Institution :
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Department of History of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK
fDate :
12/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
While working in Wilhelm Weber´s laboratory in Gottingen, Arthur Schuster made a series of observations that appeared to throw doubt on the validity of Ohm´s law. The British Association established an investigating committee under James Clerk Maxwell. A new series of experiments, conducted at the Cavendish Laboratory by George Chrystal, validated Ohm´s law and showed that Schuster´s original observations were dependent on the use of tangent galvanometers in conjunction with AC currents.
Keywords :
electric resistance measurement; history; measurement standards; Arthur Schuster; Ohm´s law; Schuster effect; conductivity; electric resistance; history; tangent galvanometers;
Journal_Title :
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education - Reviews, IEE Proceedings A
DOI :
10.1049/ip-a-1.1985.0093