Biographical Memoir Of Joseph Sweetman Ames 1864-1943

The Biographical Memoir of Joseph Sweetman Ames 1864-1943 is a book written by Henry Crew that chronicles the life of Joseph Sweetman Ames, a renowned American physicist and educator. The book provides a detailed account of Ames' life, from his birth in Massachusetts in 1864 to his death in Baltimore in 1943.The memoir begins by describing Ames' early life and education, including his attendance at Johns Hopkins University, where he studied under the famous physicist, Henry Rowland. The book then goes on to detail Ames' career as a professor of physics, first at Johns Hopkins and later at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).Throughout the book, Crew provides insights into Ames' research and contributions to the field of physics, including his work on the measurement of the speed of light and his development of a new method for measuring the wavelengths of light. The book also discusses Ames' involvement in various scientific organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Physical Society.In addition to his scientific achievements, the book also delves into Ames' personal life, including his marriage to Florence Alger, his love of travel, and his close relationships with colleagues and students.Overall, the Biographical Memoir of Joseph Sweetman Ames 1864-1943 is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of America's most important physicists and educators. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century physics and the life of a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.