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INDEX TO THE PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR 1830. A. Achromatic object-glasses. Their application to the improvement of the microscope, 187. Altona and Greenwich, (Royal Observatories at). Difference in the number of vibrations made by an invariable pendulum at these two places, 239. Angular velocities. On the methods best adapted for imparting the greatest, 121. Astronomy. Researches in physical astronomy, 327. Atlantic. Relative height of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, 59. Aurora Borealis. Its influence on the magnetic needle, 97. B. Bakerian lecture on the manufacture of glass for optical purposes, 1. Balance of torsion constructed with threads of glass, 215. BIOT. On elliptic polarization of light, 287. Bolton (George Buckley, Esq.). Account of the united Siamese twins, 177. Brewster (David, LL.D. F.R.S.). On the law of partial polarization of light by reflexion, 69. On the production of regular double refraction in the molecules of bodies by simple pressure; with observations on the origin of the doubly refracting structure, 87. On the laws of the polarization of light by refraction, 133. On the action of the second surfaces of transparent plates upon light, 145. On the phenomena and laws of elliptic polarization, as exhibited in the action of metals upon light, 287. Bromine. On its occurrence in certain mineral waters of South Britain, 223. C. Calculus concretions. Sequel to Dr. Yelloly's paper on Calculus concretions, 415. Camelopard. On its stomach, 85. Cape of Good Hope. Observations with an invariable pendulum for the purpose of determining the compression of the earth, 153. Chagres. Relative height of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, at Panamá and the river Chagres, 59. Colours (complementary) produced by successive reflexions from the polished surfaces of metals, 309. Compression of the earth. Experiments to determine it, made with the pendulum at the Cape of Good Hope, 153. Conducting powers of metalliferous minerals, 402. Cornwall (steam-engines in). Progressive improvements made in them, 121. ——— (mines in). Electro-magnetic properties of their metalliferous veins, 399. Correction for variations of temperature in the invariable pendulum, 251. D. Daniell (J. Frederic, Esq. F.R.S.). On a new register-pyrometer, for measuring the expansions of solids, and determining the higher degrees of temperature upon the common thermometric scale, 257. Daubeney (Charles, M.D. F.R.S.). On the occurrence of iodine and bromine in certain mineral waters of South Britain, 223. Dollond (Mr.). Scale of linear measure, 371. Double refraction. Production of, in the molecules of bodies by simple pressure, 87. Drummond (Lieut. Thomas). On the illumination of light-houses, 383. Dulong (M.). Correction of the formula representing the velocity of sound, derived from his experiments on the specific heat of gases, 209. E. Earth. Its compression estimated from experiments with the pendulum at the Cape of Good Hope, 153. Elasticity of threads of glass applied to torsion balances, 215. Electro-magnetic properties of metalliferous veins in the mines of Cornwall, 399. Elliptic polarization. On its phenomena and laws, as exhibited in the action of metals upon light, 287. Error in standards of linear measure arising from the thickness of the bar on which they are traced, 359. Expansions of solids. On a new register-pyrometer for measuring them, 257. F. Fallows (Rev. Fearon, F.R.S.). Observations with the invariable pendulum at the Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope, for the purpose of determining the compression of the earth, 153. Faraday (Michael, Esq. F.R.S.). Bakerian lecture on the manufacture of glass for optical purposes, 1. Farquharson (Rev. James, F.R.S.). On the influence of the Aurora Borealis on the magnetic needle, 97. Fox (Robert Were). On the electro-magnetic properties of metalliferous veins in the mines of Cornwall, 399. G. Galvanometer. Description of the one employed to detect the electro-magnetic properties of metalliferous veins in the Cornish mines, 399. Gilbert (Davies, Esq. P.R.S.). On the progressive improvements made in the efficiency of steam-engines in Cornwall; with investigations of the methods best adapted for imparting great angular velocities, 121. Glass. On the manufacture of glass for optical purposes, 1. ——— On the elasticity of threads of glass, with some of the most useful applications of this property to torsion balances, 215. Greenwich and Altona (Royal Observatories at). Difference in the number of vibrations made by an invariable pendulum at these two places, 239. Guyton de Morveau (M.). Observations on his proposal for a pyrometer, 257. H. Hansteen (Professor). His announcement of the existence of a second magnetic pole within the arctic circle, 407. Home (Sir Everard, Bart. V.P.R.S.). Report on the stomach of the zariffa, 85. Horsburgh (Capt. James). Remarks on several icebergs met with in unusually low southern latitudes, 117. I. Icebergs in low southern latitudes, 117. Illumination of light-houses, 383. Imperial standard yard, 364. Iodine. On its occurrence in certain mineral waters of South Britain, 223. Isthmus of Panama. Level of the Pacific Ocean relative to that of the Atlantic, 59. K. Kater (Capt. Henry, V.P.R.S.). On the error in standards of linear measure, arising from the thickness of the bar in which they are traced, 359. MDCCCXXX. L. Levellings carried across the Isthmus of Panamá, to ascertain the relative height of the Pacific Ocean at Panamá and of the Atlantic at the mouth of the river Chagres, 59. Light. On the law of its partial polarization by reflexion, 69. ——— On the structure producing its double refraction, 87. ——— On the laws of its polarization by refraction, 133. ——— On the action of the second surfaces of transparent plates upon light, 145. ——— On the phenomena and laws of its elliptic polarization, 287. Light-houses. On their illumination, 383. Linear measure. On the error in standards of linear measure arising from the thickness of the bar on which they are traced, 359. Lister (Joseph Jackson). On some properties in achromatic object-glasses applicable to the improvement of the microscope, 187. Lloyd (John Augustus, Esq.) Account of levellings carried across the Isthmus of Panamá, to ascertain the relative height of the Pacific Ocean at Panamá, and of the Atlantic at the mouth of the river Chagres; accompanied by geographical and topographical notices of the isthmus, 59. Lubbock (John William, F.R.S.). On the pendulum, 201. ——— Researches in physical astronomy, 327. M. Magnetic needle. Experiments on the influence of the Aurora Borealis on it, 97. ——— Its affection by metalliferous veins in mines, 399. Manufacture of glass for optical purposes, 1. Measure (linear). On errors in the standards of, 359. Melting point of different metals, 285. Metalliferous veins in mines. On their electro-magnetic properties, 399. Metals. Expansion of different metals by heat, 270. ——— Their action upon light, producing its elliptic polarization, 287. Microscope. On its improvement derived from some properties in achromatic object-glasses, 187. Mineral waters. On the occurrence of iodine and bromine in some of them, 223. Mines. Electro-magnetic properties of metalliferous veins in the Cornish mines, 399. Moll (Dr.). Observations on the velocity of sound, 209. Morveau (Guyton de). Observations on his proposal for a pyrometer, 257. O. Object-glasses (achromatic). On their properties as applicable to the improvement of the microscope, 187. Observatories of Greenwich and Altona. Experiments to determine the difference in the number of vibrations made by an invariable pendulum at these two places, 239. Observatory of the Cape of Good Hope. Pendulum observations made there for determining the earth's compression, 153. Optics. On the manufacture of glass for optical purposes, 1. P. Pacific Ocean. Determination of its relative height above the Atlantic at Panamá, 59. Panamá. Relative height of the Pacific and Atlantic at the Isthmus, 59. Pendulum. Observations at the Cape of Good Hope for determining the compression of the earth, 153. ——— Investigations relative to the pendulum, 201. ——— Observations at Greenwich and Altona to determine the difference in the number of vibrations at these two places, 239. Physical astronomy. Researches in, 327. Plates (transparent). On the action of their second surfaces upon light, 145. Polarization of light by reflexion, 69. ——— by refraction, 133. ——— (elliptic), 287. Pressure. Its influence in producing double refraction, 87. Pyrometer (register-). A new one for measuring the expansion of solids, and determining the higher degrees of temperature upon the common thermometric scale, 257. R. Reflexion of light producing polarization, 69. Refraction (double). On its production by pressure, 87. ——— Laws of the polarization of light by refraction, 133. Ritchie (William, A.M.) On the elasticity of threads of glass, with some of the most useful applications of this property to torsion balances, 215. S. Sabine (Capt. Edward, R.A. Sec. R.S.). Note on the Rev. F. Fallows's observations with the pendulum at the Cape of Good Hope, 175. ——— Experiments to determine the difference in the number of vibrations made by an invariable pendulum at Greenwich and Altona, 239. ——— Experiments to ascertain the correction for variations of temperature, within the limits of the natural temperature of the South of England, of the invariable pendulum recently employed by British observers, 251. Second surfaces of transparent plates. Their action upon light, 145. Siamese twins (united). Account of them, 177. Simons (Dr.). Observations on the velocity of sound, 209. Sound. Investigations relative to its velocity, 209. INDEX. Springs (mineral). Analysis of several, 234. Standards of linear measure. On errors in them, arising from the thickness of the bar in which they are traced, 359. Steam-engines in Cornwall. On the progressive improvements made in their efficiency, 121. Stomach of the zariffa. Report on, 85. T. Temperature. Correction for its variations in observations with the invariable pendulum, 251. Determination of the higher degrees of temperature by means of a new register-pyrometer, 257. Thermometer. Its higher degrees estimated by a new register-pyrometer, 257. Threads of glass. Their elasticity applied to torsion balances, 215. Torsion balance constructed with threads of glass, 215. Transparent plates. Action of their second surfaces upon light, 133. Twins (Siamese). Account of them, 177. V. Van Beek (Dr.). His observations on the velocity of sound, 209. Veins (metalliferous). Their electro-magnetic properties, 399. Velocities (angular). On the methods best adapted for producing the greatest, 121. Velocity of sound. On the investigations relative to it, 209. Vibrations of the invariable pendulum. Difference in their number at Greenwich and Altona, 239. W. Waters (mineral). On the occurrence of iodine and bromine in those of Britain, 223. Y. Yelloly (John, M.D. F.R.S.). 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