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C.G. Barkla and the J phenomenon

Brian Wynne

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The author discusses the theories of C.J. Barkla, the so-called J phenomenon, posited in the 1920s, concerning the explanation of X-ray absorption discontinuities at high frequency, and relates such scientific controversies to the development of science.


PACS

01.75.+m Science and society

01.65.+g History of science

01.40.Fk Physics education research (cognition, problem solving, etc.)

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Education and communication

Dates

Issue 1 (January 1979)



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