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C.G. Barkla and the J phenomenon

Author

Brian Wynne

Affiliations

School of Independent Studies, Univ. of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK

Journal

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Issue

Volume 14, Number 1

Citation

Brian Wynne 1979 Phys. Educ. 14 52

doi: 10.1088/0031-9120/14/1/008


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Abstract

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.)

Subjects

Education and communication

Dates

Issue 1 ( 1 January 1979)



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