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Robert Boyle
Filename: 917_05_011259.jpg
Size: 3299 x 4900 (1.5MB)
Date: 1st January 1754
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Robert Boyle
A Table of the Rarefication of the Air: Using a glass U - tube and a column of mercury, the volume of air contained in one arm of the tube increased as the length, and so the pressure, of the column of mercury in the other arm was reduced. The change in volume was in accord with the theoretical law, Boyles Law, that volume is inversely proportional to the pressure. Page from " New Experiments Physico - Mechanical, touching The Spring of the Air" by Robert Boyle (London, 1682). Robert Boyle (1627 - 1691) Irish born chemist and physicist
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1682 17th Century Number Physics Pneumatics Science Western Script Physical Pressure Robert Boyle
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a significant scientific breakthrough by the brilliant Robert Boyle in the 17th century. Titled "A Table of the Rarefication of the Air" this illustration from his renowned book, "New Experiments Physico-Mechanical, touching The Spring of the Air" (1682), depicts an experiment that revolutionized our understanding of gas behavior. Intriguingly, Boyle employed a glass U-tube and a column of mercury to investigate how changes in pressure affect air volume. As he reduced the length and consequently lowered the pressure of one arm's mercury column, he observed an increase in air volume within its counterpart arm. This groundbreaking discovery aligned perfectly with what is now known as Boyle's Law – stating that volume and pressure are inversely proportional. Robert Boyle himself was an Irish-born chemist and physicist who left an indelible mark on scientific history. His meticulous observations and rigorous experiments laid down fundamental principles still used today. This vertical chart captures not only his pioneering work but also represents a pivotal moment in physics. The photograph transports us back to 1682 when Western script dominated scholarly publications, emphasizing both historical significance and intellectual curiosity. With no people present, it focuses solely on conveying knowledge through visual representation. As we admire this remarkable piece from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded once again of Robert Boyle's immense contributions to pneumatics and physical pressure studies during this transformative era in science.
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