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Lot #134
Henri Becquerel

Scientific formulas and notes from the 1903 Nobel Prize winner

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Scientific formulas and notes from the 1903 Nobel Prize winner

Unsigned handwritten scientific notes, in French, on an off-white 9 x 6.25 lightly-lined sheet. Becquerel writes research notes on molecular X- rays, electrolysis, ions, etc., which is part of Becquerel's own work related to radioactivity. Becquerel writes in his hand scientific notes about ions, electrolysis, atoms, molecules, positive charges of the ions and how they react, he writes several long formulas, including: “e/e=l,n=rx10 to the power of 19,and then explains how e/u= 10 to the power of 7, 2x 1000…of the electrolysis v( S 10 to the power of 4 ), l/2000 of the atom dissolving middle body.” In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning. Manuscripts by Becquerel discussing his work on radioactivity are of great rarity. Two similar pieces have sold at auction for $7500 each. RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: September Monthly
  • Dates: #391 - Ended September 19, 2012