Diagram regarding the synchronism of vibrations in a cycloid
Date
27 June 1673
Creator
Henry Oldenburg (1612 - 1677, German) , Scientific correspondent
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Manuscript page number
p4
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Dimensions
height (page): 212mm
width (page): 150mm
width (page): 150mm
Subject
Description
In a letter to Christian Huygens dated 27 June 1673, Henry Oldenburg included a transcription of a letter from William Brouncker (dated 23 June 1673) regarding the demonstration of the synchronism of vibrations in a cycloid, which included this diagram.
The diagram in Brouncker's original letter can be found at EL/B1/11/003. There are other copies at LBO/6/164 and LBC/6/188.
The diagram in Brouncker's original letter can be found at EL/B1/11/003. There are other copies at LBO/6/164 and LBC/6/188.
Related fellows
Christiaan Huygens (1629 - 2006, Dutch) , Natural philosopher
Henry Oldenburg (1612 - 1677, German) , Scientific correspondent
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker of Lyons (1620 - 1684, British) , Mathematician
Henry Oldenburg (1612 - 1677, German) , Scientific correspondent
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker of Lyons (1620 - 1684, British) , Mathematician
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