Mathematical and Physical Papers

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1. Notes on hydrodynamics, III
2. On the constitution of the luminiferous ether
3. On the theory of certain bands seen in the spectrum
4. Notes on hydrodynamics, IV
5. On a difficulty in the theory of sound
6. On the formation of the central spot of Newton's Rings beyond the critical angle
7. On some points in the received theory of sound
8. On the perfect blackness of the central spot of Newton's Rings, and on the verification of Fresnel's formulae for the intensities of reflected and refracted rays
9. On attractions, and on Clairaut's theorem
10. On the variation of gravity at the surface of the Earth
11. On a mode of measuring the astigmatism of a defective eye
12. On the determination of the wave length corresponding with any point of the spectrum
13. Discussion of a differential equation relating to the breaking of railway bridges
14. Notes on hydrodynamics, VI
14. On the dynamical theory of diffraction
15. On the numerical calculation of a class of definite integrals and infinite series
16. On the mode of disappearance of Newton's Rings in passing the angle of total internal reflection
17. On metallic reflection
18. On a fictitious displacement of fringes of interference
19. On Haidinger's Brushes
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