Wave motion model, to illustrate the wave theory of light, with alternative parts

Made:
1840-1845 in London
inventor:
CHARLES WHEATSTONE
maker:
John Frederick Newman

Wave motion model, to illustrate the wave theory of light, invented by Sir C. Wheatstone, made J.Newman, London, c.1842. Complete with altenative wooden wave strips and some spare metal rods. With MS instructions for using the machine on headed notepaper of John Newman, 122 Regents Street, London

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1884-14
type:
wave machine
credit:
Sabine, R.

Parts

Instructions for using Wheatstone's wave machine

Instructions for using Wheatstone's wave machine

Object Number:
1884-14 Pt3
type:
ms. instructions