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Magnetic Deflection of Cathode Rays

Germany · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1858Date range
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1858

Julius Plucker1858

Bonn · Science / Physics

Shows that magnetic fields alter the path of cathode-ray fluorescence in gas-discharge tubes.

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Julius Plucker

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