Contributions to Molecular Physics in the Domain of Radiant Heat
A Series of Memoirs Published in the 'Philosophical Transactions' and 'Philosophical Magazine', with Additions

Table of Contents

Preface
Analysis of memoir 1
1. On the absorption and radiation of heat by gases and vapours, and on the physical connexion of radiation, absorption, and conduction
Analysis of memoir 2
2. Further researches on the absorption and radiation of heat by gaseous matter
Analysis of memoir 3
3. On the relation of radiant heat to aqueous vapour
Analysis of memoir 4
4. On the passage of radiant heat through dry and humid air
Analysis of memoir 5
5. On the absorption and radiation of heat by gaseous and liquid matter
Analysis of memoir 6
6. Contributions to molecular physics
Analysis of memoir 7
7. On luminous and obscure radiation
Analysis of memoir 8
8. On calorescence, or the transmutation of heat rays
Analysis of memoir 9
9. On the influence of colour and mechanical condition on radiant heat
Analysis of memoir 10
10. On the action of rays of high refrangibility upon gaseous matter
Analysis of memoir 11
11. Aqueous vapour: discussion resumed
12. Recent researches on radiant heat
13. On radiation through the Earth's atmosphere
14. On a new series of chemical reactions produced by light
15. On the blue colour of the sky, the polarization of sky-light, and on the polarization of light by cloudy matter generally
16. On cometary theory
17. On the formation and phenomena of clouds.

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