English Title
Physical dissertation on sound
Enestrom Number
2
Fuss Index
500
Original Language
Latin
Archive Notes
Euler wrote this Habilitation thesis as part of his application to the Physics chair of the University of Basel in 1727 (it was customary to present a paper of one's research, to demonstrate that one might be of service to the institution). It was reprinted in 1751 in a collection of papers edited by Albrecht von Haller in Göttingen.
Content Summary
Euler first explains his theory of what makes up the atmosphere; the basis of his theory lies in the theory of elasticity of the teacher he had before Johann Bernoulli. He also states (without proof) a formula for the speed of propagation and derives from it numerical values of the correct order of magnitude for air.
Published as
Quarto book
Published Date
1727
Written Date
1727
Original Source Citation
Basel: E. and J. R. Thurnisiorum, Volume 1727, pp. 208-226.
Opera Omnia Citation
Series 3, Volume 1, pp.181-196.
Record Created
2018-09-25
