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English chemist and physicist. The Cylinder or axle tree connected to a turning key that enabled Robert Boyle to stike a bell in a vacuum. Woodcut from Boyles A Continuation of New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring and Weight of the Air, and their Effect, 1669
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English chemist and physicist. The Cylinder or axle tree connected to a turning key that enabled Robert Boyle to stike a bell in a vacuum. Woodcut from Boyles A Continuation of New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring and Weight of the Air, and their Effect, 1669
ROBERT BOYLE (1627-1691).
English chemist and physicist. The Cylinder or axle tree connected to a turning key that enabled Robert Boyle to stike a bell in a vacuum. Woodcut from Boyles A Continuation of New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring and Weight of the Air, and their Effect, 1669
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This woodcut print showcases the ingenious invention of Robert Boyle, an eminent English chemist and physicist. The image depicts a cylinder or axle tree connected to a turning key, which enabled Boyle to strike a bell within the confines of a vacuum. This groundbreaking apparatus was featured in Boyle's renowned work titled "A Continuation of New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring and Weight of the Air, and their Effect" published in 1669. Boyle's experiment aimed to explore the properties of air pressure and its effects on sound transmission. By creating a vacuum inside a jar using his innovative device, he could isolate sound production from any interference caused by air molecules. This allowed him to study how sound waves behaved under different atmospheric conditions. The intricate diagram presented in this woodcut highlights both Boyle's scientific curiosity and his exceptional skill as an inventor. It serves as a testament to his relentless pursuit of knowledge and his significant contributions to physics. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded not only of Boyle's brilliance but also of the importance of experimentation and innovation in advancing our understanding of the natural world.
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