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Let's delve into the fascinating world of Larmor's Electron Model. In the second part of this series, we explore Joseph Larmor's groundbreaking theory, which sought to explain the fundamental nature of electrons within the context of the mysterious ether. Discover how Larmor departed from traditional conceptions of charge & current, and embarked on a journey to integrate optics and electrodynamics. We examine the unique features of Larmor's model, including his view on the role of the aether and the intricate relationship between electrons and the rotational elasticity of the medium. As we dissect Larmor's electron model, we will also address its limitations and the challenges it faced in gaining widespread acceptance among physicists. By critically analyzing these shortcomings, we gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of theoretical physics during Larmor's time
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Lorentz's Ether Unveiled: youtu.be/iqAvgHJa7Yw
Lorentz's Electron Model: youtu.be/YWFNApQIiDk
Variable Speed of light: youtu.be/DaFFfImb8aE
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References:
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspl.1893.0092
3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2015/09/one-hundred-and-fifty-years-ago-atoms-were-mysterious-things-they-could-be-studied-indirectly-their-interactions-with-each.html
zapatopi.net/kelvin/papers/on_vortex_atoms.html
https://redirect.cs.umbc.edu/~lomonaco/kelvin/kelvin23.pdf
babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=chi.57046745&view=1up&seq=8
mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/MacCullagh
nature.com/articles/053005a0.pdf
buffaloschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=2636&dataid=17554&FileName=A%20HISTORY%20OF%20MATHEMATICS%20BY%20FLORIAN%20CAJORI_%20Ph_D_.pdf
archive.org/stream/diefortschritte46gesegoog/diefortschritte46gesegoog_djvu.txt
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rspl.1895.0036
makingscience.royalsociety.org/search?q=larmor
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsta.1894.0012
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsta.1897.0020
21sci-tech.com/Articles_2009/Helmholtz.pdf
informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/helmholtz/Helmholtz.pdf
https://gutenberg.beic.it/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=6723936
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786448408627472
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/andp.18932861013
zenodo.org/record/2257896/files/article.pdf
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Joseph Larmor's background
03:48 Larmor's Mechanical Aether
06:22 MacCullagh's Aether
08:23 Introduction of Vortex Atoms
17:36 The introduction of Monads
26:18 Improvements to the rotational Aether
32:16 Refining Lorentz's Corresponding States
34:39 Challenges of Larmor's Model
Let's delve into the fascinating world of Larmor's Electron Model. In the second part of this series, we explore Joseph Larmor's groundbreaking theory, which sought to explain the fundamental nature of electrons within the context of the mysterious ether. Discover how Larmor departed from traditional conceptions of charge & current, and embarked on a journey to integrate optics and electrodynamics. We examine the unique features of Larmor's model, including his view on the role of the aether and the intricate relationship between electrons and the rotational elasticity of the medium. As we dissect Larmor's electron model, we will also address its limitations and the challenges it faced in gaining widespread acceptance among physicists. By critically analyzing these shortcomings, we gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of theoretical physics during Larmor's time
Please consider supporting this channel through:
Patreon: patreon.com/seethepattern
PayPal: paypal.me/seethepattern
Merch: shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/see-the-pattern
Relevant Videos:
Lorentz's Ether Unveiled: youtu.be/iqAvgHJa7Yw
Lorentz's Electron Model: youtu.be/YWFNApQIiDk
Variable Speed of light: youtu.be/DaFFfImb8aE
Ether Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeeyNowkGd8MBTxcJZavzjoGHAX3Fl9T2
References:
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspl.1893.0092
3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2015/09/one-hundred-and-fifty-years-ago-atoms-were-mysterious-things-they-could-be-studied-indirectly-their-interactions-with-each.html
zapatopi.net/kelvin/papers/on_vortex_atoms.html
https://redirect.cs.umbc.edu/~lomonaco/kelvin/kelvin23.pdf
babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=chi.57046745&view=1up&seq=8
mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/MacCullagh
nature.com/articles/053005a0.pdf
buffaloschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=2636&dataid=17554&FileName=A%20HISTORY%20OF%20MATHEMATICS%20BY%20FLORIAN%20CAJORI_%20Ph_D_.pdf
archive.org/stream/diefortschritte46gesegoog/diefortschritte46gesegoog_djvu.txt
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rspl.1895.0036
makingscience.royalsociety.org/search?q=larmor
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsta.1894.0012
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsta.1897.0020
21sci-tech.com/Articles_2009/Helmholtz.pdf
informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/helmholtz/Helmholtz.pdf
https://gutenberg.beic.it/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=6723936
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786448408627472
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/andp.18932861013
zenodo.org/record/2257896/files/article.pdf
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Joseph Larmor's background
03:48 Larmor's Mechanical Aether
06:22 MacCullagh's Aether
08:23 Introduction of Vortex Atoms
17:36 The introduction of Monads
26:18 Improvements to the rotational Aether
32:16 Refining Lorentz's Corresponding States
34:39 Challenges of Larmor's Model
