Physical Sciences Collection

Charles hot air balloon ascent
3849912 Charles hot air balloon ascent; (add.info.: Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles hot air balloon ascent. Caption reads: Ascension executee par Charles dans la prairie de Nesles)

Cuvier
3783135 Cuvier; (add.info.: Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic Cuvier. French naturalist and zoologist. 1769-1832. Engraving Chollet.c.1847 Le Plutarque Francais Revolution Empire vol 6)

The History of Gas: A modern gas works interior
3787334 The History of Gas: A modern gas works interior; (add.info.: The History of Gas: A modern gas works interior. Illustration of 1921. Liebig Meat Extract collectible card series)

Bichat
3783137 Bichat; (add.info.: Marie Francois Xavier Bichat. French anatomist and physiologist. 1771-1802. Engraving by Wacquez.c.1847 Le Plutarque Francais Revolution Empire vol 6)

Metal Casting: Iron casting in Dongola
3787515 Metal Casting: Iron casting in Dongola; (add.info.: Metal Casting: Iron casting in Dongola (in present day Sudan). Illustration on history of metal casting (French: La Fonderie)

Carlsbourg Agronomic Institute
3785158 Carlsbourg Agronomic Institute; (add.info.: Carlsbourg Agronomic Institute. Students laboratory. Belgium, c. 1909.); Lebrecht History

Henny Porten as Maria in Irrungen ('Mistakes')
3785155 Henny Porten as Maria in Irrungen ('Mistakes'); (add.info.: Henny Porten as Maria in Irrungen ('Mistakes'). 1919 film. Scene in a chemistry laboratory

Galileo Galilei and John Milton, 1921 (chromo)
3780094 Galileo Galilei and John Milton, 1921 (chromo); (add.info.: John Milton pays a visit to Galileo Galilei, who explains his theories to him)

Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons - portrait standing
3919275 Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons - portrait standing by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons - portrait standing)

James Ludovic Lindsay (Lord Lindsay) MP - portrait standing
3919274 James Ludovic Lindsay (Lord Lindsay) MP - portrait standing by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: James Ludovic Lindsay (Lord Lindsay) MP - portrait standing

Sir William Jenner - portrait standing
3919293 Sir William Jenner - portrait standing by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Sir William Jenner - portrait standing)

Professor Ray Lankester - portrait standing and looking at birds
3919273 Professor Ray Lankester - portrait standing and looking at birds by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Professor Ray Lankester - portrait standing and looking at birds)

German astronomer and Cosmographist
3785919 German astronomer and Cosmographist by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: German astronomer and Cosmographist - from reproduction of wood engraving by J. Amman, 16th century)

The Alchemist Raymond Gulli
3785989 The Alchemist Raymond Gulli by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Alchemist Raymond Gulli - after engraving by Vriese)

The Alchemist Morenius
3785930 The Alchemist Morenius by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Alchemist Morenius - after engraving by Vriese. Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, 1878..P)

The Marine World
3785872 The Marine World by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Marine World According to the Conceptions of the Middle Ages)

Buffon
3783114 Buffon; (add.info.: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist and encyclopedic author. 1707-1788. Engraving by Prudhomme, c.1866)

Charles II as President of the Royal Society
3870613 Charles II as President of the Royal Society by Laroon, Marcellus the Elder (1653-1702); The Governors of Christs Hospital, London; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The Italian physicist Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta (1745-1827
JLJ4622465 The Italian physicist Alessandro (Alexandre) Volta (1745-1827) presents his pile to Napoleon Bonaparte. 1801 Private collection by Unknown Artist

Spectrum analysis (colour litho)
3849689 Spectrum analysis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: From frontispiece of Cyclopaedic Science Simplified by J. H. Pepper (Frederick Warne, 1869)

Irregular heart beat, conceptual image
Restriction enzyme cutting DNA. Computer model showing an EcoRI endonuclease enzyme (ribbons) cutting a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (blue and pink)

Greek letter Epsilon, lower case
Epsilon is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 5. The uppercase Epsilon is not commonly used outside of the Greek language because of its

Greek letter Kappa, lower case
Kappa is the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet, and in the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 20. The lower case letter is commonly used in Geometry, mathematics, chemistry

Greek letter Lambda, lower case
Lambda is the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals lambda has a value of 30. The letter is widely used in mathematics, astrophysics, crystal optics, neurobiology

Greek letter Kappa, upper case
Kappa is the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet, and in the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 20. The lower case letter is commonly used in Geometry, mathematics, chemistry

Greek letter Mu, upper case
Mu is the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 40. The lower-case letter mu is used as a special symbol in many scientific

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"Exploring the Boundless Frontiers of Physical Sciences: From Epsilon to Galileo and Beyond" In this captivating journey through the realm of physical sciences, we delve into a world where knowledge knows no bounds. Embark on an adventure that takes us from ancient Greek symbols like the mighty Epsilon to the groundbreaking discoveries of visionaries such as Galileo Galilei and John Milton. Transporting us back in time, a chromo print from 1921 introduces us to distinguished figures who have left an indelible mark on scientific history. The portraits of Sir David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons, James Ludovic Lindsay (Lord Lindsay) MP, Sir William Jenner, and Professor Ray Lankester stand tall as pillars of intellect and innovation. As our gaze shifts towards the heavens above, we encounter a German astronomer and cosmographist whose celestial observations shaped our understanding of the universe. Their meticulous work paved the way for future explorations beyond our earthly confines. Venturing deeper into this captivating narrative, we meet alchemists Raymond Gulli and Morenius – masters in their craft who sought to unravel nature's mysteries through experimentation. Their quest for transmutation echoes throughout history as they strived to transform base elements into precious substances. Amidst these tales lies "The Marine World, " an enchanting tapestry woven with intricate details showcasing Earth's vast aquatic wonders. Dive beneath azure waves alongside Buffon himself as he unravels secrets hidden within ocean depths. This caption encapsulates not only historical milestones but also celebrates humanity's insatiable curiosity about the natural world. It reminds us that they can more than just equations; they embody human ingenuity striving for answers amidst infinite possibilities.