Date of Award

1932

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Physics

First Advisor

Not Mentioned

Abstract

Certain waxes when solidified in a strong electric field exhibit unusual electrical properties. Several days after formation there is a polarization in the direction of the field which seems to persist for an indefinite length of time. The surface that was in contact with the anode during formation first ass a negative charge and then obtains a positive charge, which under proper conditions is practically permanent. The surface that was in contact with the cathode first has a positive charge and then obtains a negative charge which is the permanent charge.

Pages

85

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