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... light of the ftars , he recurs to the probability of an obferved diminution of the velocity of light , and fuppofes that the quantity of this diminution might be found , in confequence of the different refrangibility of the light ...
... light of the ftars , he recurs to the probability of an obferved diminution of the velocity of light , and fuppofes that the quantity of this diminution might be found , in confequence of the different refrangibility of the light ...
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... light to confift in the vibrations of ether , and that he confiders this ether as a fluid eminently elaftic . M. Le Roy thinks this elasticity inconceivable , and endeavours to prove it impoffible . Other Auids , fays he , such as air ...
... light to confift in the vibrations of ether , and that he confiders this ether as a fluid eminently elaftic . M. Le Roy thinks this elasticity inconceivable , and endeavours to prove it impoffible . Other Auids , fays he , such as air ...
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... light is effected by emiffion , and the hypothefis in conteft is as good as given up . How could it be effected ... light by vibrations , that deferve the ferious attention of M. Marivetz . This hypothefis acquired , for fome time , a ...
... light is effected by emiffion , and the hypothefis in conteft is as good as given up . How could it be effected ... light by vibrations , that deferve the ferious attention of M. Marivetz . This hypothefis acquired , for fome time , a ...
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