PHYSICS IN AUSTRALIA TO 1945
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THRELFALL, Richard
Born Hollowforth, near Preston, England, 14 August 1861; died Birmingham, England, 10 July 1932. Education, Cambridge University (First-class hons., National Science Tripos, 1884) and University of Strasbourg 1881-82). Demonstrator, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, 1884-86. Professor of physics, Sydney University 1886-98. Scientific adviser, Albright & Wilson Co., Birmingham, England, 1898-1932. Member of the Board of Invention and Research, U.K., 1914-18. F.R.S. 1899. K.B.E. 1917; G.B.E. 1927.
- A new method of mounting sections. Zoologischer Anzeiger, 6 (1883), 300-301.
- On an automatic mechanical arrangement for maintaining a constant high potential. Cambridge Philosophical Society. Proceedings., 5 (1885), 226-229.
- Preliminary note on the theory of explosions. Cambridge Philosophical Society. Proceedings., 5 (1885), 309-310.
- On the theory of explosions. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 21 (1886), 165-179.
- (With J.J. Thomson) On an effect produced by the passage of an electric discharge through pure nitrogen. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 40 (1886), 329-340.
- (With J.J. Thomson) Some experiments on the production of ozone. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 40 (1886), 340-342.
- Notes on the theory of dissociation of gases. Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 20 (1886), 213-217.
- On the specific heats of the vapours of acetic acid and nitrogen tetroxide. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 23 (1887), 223-224.
- On the new physical laboratory at the Sydney University. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 1 (Sydney, 1888), 95-105; Building and Engineering Journal of Australia and New Zealand, 2 (February 1889), 86-97.
- (Abstract) On the measurement of high resistances and on galvanometers suitable for the purpose. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 1 (Sydney, 1888), 109-110.
- (Abstract) (With J.A. Pollock) On the Clark cell as a source of small standard currents, and on a galvanometer for the Prince Alfred Hospital. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 1 (Sydney, 1888), 110-112.
- (Abstract) (With J.F. Adair) On the velocity of transmission through sea-water of disturbances of large amplitude caused by explosions. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 45 (1888-89), 450-451.
- (With J.F. Adair) On the velocity of transmission through sea-water of disturbances of large amplitude caused by explosions. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 46 (1889), 496-541.
- (With J.A. Pollock) On the Clark cell as a source of small constant currents. Physical Society, London. Proceedings., (1888-90), 231-247; Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 28 (1889), 353-367.
- On the application of the Clark cell to the construction of a standard galvanometer. Physical Society, London. Proceedings., 10 (1888-90), 247-251; Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 28 (1889), 416-419.
- The measurement of high specific resistances. Physical Society, London. Proceedings., 10 (1888-90), 252-271; Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 28 (1889), 452-468.
- (With J.A. Pollock) On measurements of the resistance of imperfectly purified sulphur. Physical Society, London. Proceedings., 10 (1888-90), 271-276; Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 28 (1889), 469-473.
- Report on William Webster's process for the electrical purification of sewage. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works. Report together with Minutes of Evidence, Appendices, and Plans relating to the Proposed Drainage Works for the Western Suburbs, Appendix F, pp.66-71. In N.S.W. Legislative Assembly. Votes and Proceedings, 1889, v.4.
- Articles 'Dissociation' and 'Explosion' in Watts' Dictionary of Chemistry, revised edition, eds. M.M. Pattison Muir and H. Forster Morley. London, Green and Co., Vol. 2, 1889, pp.385-412 and 530-536.
- The present state of electrical knowledge. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 2 (Melbourne, 1890), 27-54.
- (Abstract) The elastic properties of quartz threads. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 2 (Melbourne, 1890), 363-365.
- (Tr. with J.F. Adair) J.D. Van der Waals, 'The continuity of the liquid and gaseous states of matter', in Physical Memoirs, selected and translated from Foreign Sources, Vol. 1, Pt. 3 (London: Physical Society, 1890), pp.333-496.
- On sensitive galvanometers. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 29 (1890), 508-510.
- The elastic constants of quartz threads. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 30 (1890), 99-116.
- The electrical properties of pure substances. Pt. I. The preparation of pure nitrogen and attempts to condense it. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 35 (1893), 1-35.
- (With Florence Martin) On an approximate method of finding the forces acting in magnetic circuits. Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 27 (1893), 197-211; (with slight modifications) Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 38 (1894), 89-110.
- (Abstract) (Pt. 1 with J.H.D. Brearley and Pt. 2 with J.B. Allen) Researches on the electrical properties of pure substances. No.I. The electrical properties of pure sulphur. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 56 (1894), 32-40.
- On the scattering of light by metallic particles. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 38 (1894), 446-454. (With a note on p. 455 by J.J. Thomson).
- The Clark cell when producing a current. Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 39 (1895), 295-297.
- Anniversary Address. Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 29 (1895), 1-30.
- Note on some products from the fruit of Pittosporum undulatum and from the leaves of the pepper tree (Schinus molle). Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 29 (1895), 456-461.
- (With J.H.D. Brearley) Researches on the electric properties of pure substances. No.1. The electrical properties of pure sulphur. Royal Society of London. Philosophical Transactions., A, 187 (1896), 57-150.
- On the radiations of Lenard and Röntgeneral Hermes (Medition Supplement) (Sydney), 28 May 1896, 38-55.
- (With J.A. Pollock) On some experiments with Röntgen's radiation. Physical Society, London. Proceedings., 15 (1896-97), 1-12; Philosophical Magazine, S.5, 42 (1896), 453-463.
- (With E.F. Pittman) Report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the cause of the dangers to which vessels carrying coal are said to be peculiarly liable, and as to the best means that can be adopted for removing or lessening the same; together with appendix and minutes of evidence. Appointed 28th July, 1896. Sydney: William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer, 1897. vi + 88p. Minutes paginated separately, 105p. (New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Votes and Proceedings, 1897, v.7, pp.661-861.)
- On the conversion of electric energy in dielectrics. Physical Review, 4 (1897), 457-479; 5 (1897), 21-46, 65-74.
- (With Florence Martin) A contribution to the study of oxygen at low pressures. Royal Society of New South Wales. Journal and Proceedings., 31 (1897), 79-82.
- Spontaneous heating of coal cargoes. Sydney: Government Printer, 1897. 40pp.
- (Abstract) (With Florence Martin) Magnetic hysteresis losses in feebly magnetic and in diagmagnetic substances. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 7 (Sydney, 1898), 176.
- (With J.B. Allen) Experiments on some electrical properties of purified sulphur. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 7 (Sydney, 1898), 245-258.
- On the spontaneous heating of coal. Australian Technical Journal, 2 (1898-99), (January 1899) 415-419; 3 (1899-1900), (February 1899) 11-15; (Mar.) 50-56; (April) 74-79; (May) 115-119.
- (Abstract) (With J.A. Pollock) On a quartz-thread gravity balance. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, 65 (1899), 123-126.
- (With J.A. Pollock) On a quartz thread gravity balance. Royal Society of London. Philosophical Transactions., A, 193 (1900), 215-257.
- Notes on elementary dynamics. Sydney: n.d. 8pp.
- (With A.E. Savage) Report of the Royal Commission appointed to make fürther investigation into the causes of the dangers to which vessels carrying coal are liable; together with appendix. Appointed 11th May, 1897. Sydney: William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer, 1900. 28pp. + 6 graphs. (New South Wales Legislative Assembly. Votes and Proceedings, 1900, v.6, pp.329-357.)
- On laboratory arts. London: Macmillan and Co., 1898. xii + 338pp.
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