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Radiation in a Magnetic Field

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IN the very interesting summary of our present knowledge of the Zeeman effect, Mr. Preston has interpreted a number of results I obtained by the interferometer and the echelon spectroscope in such a way as to cast a general doubt over the performances of these instruments. Some of these interpretations are undoubtedly the result of misunderstandings due to my own want of clearness. I venture, therefore, to present a summary of the principal results, emphasising where necessary the points which require further explanation.

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MICHELSON, A. Radiation in a Magnetic Field. Nature 59, 440–441 (1899). https://doi.org/10.1038/059440a0

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