The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe
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The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe

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The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe

About this book

The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe by Isaac Winter Heys is a pioneering scientific treatise first published in 1910, exploring the fundamental origins and mechanisms of solar energy as it exists not only within our own solar system but also throughout the cosmos. Drawing upon the scientific knowledge of the early twentieth century, Heys delves into the nature of the sun, examining its composition, structure, and the processes by which it emits energy. The book investigates the prevailing theories of solar radiation, including the transformation of matter into energy, and discusses the implications of these processes for the broader universe. Heys presents a detailed analysis of the sun's role as the primary source of energy for Earth, explaining how solar radiation sustains life, drives weather patterns, and influences the planet's climate. He extends his inquiry beyond the sun, considering the possibility of similar energy sources in other stars and the universality of the processes that generate and distribute energy across the cosmos. The author critically examines contemporary hypotheses, such as the contraction theory and the role of radioactivity, and evaluates their strengths and limitations in explaining the sun's enduring luminosity. Throughout the book, Heys combines rigorous scientific reasoning with philosophical reflection, contemplating the ultimate origins of energy and the laws governing its transformation and conservation. He addresses the relationship between matter and energy, the potential for perpetual motion, and the fate of the universe in light of thermodynamic principles. Rich in historical context and scientific insight, The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe offers readers a comprehensive overview of early twentieth-century astrophysics, while raising questions that continue to inspire scientific inquiry today.

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Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS.
  2. THE SOURCE AND MODE OF SOLAR ENERGY.
  3. CHAPTER II.
  4. CHAPTER III.
  5. CHAPTER IV.
  6. CHAPTER V.
  7. CHAPTER VI.
  8. CHAPTER VII.
  9. CHAPTER VIII.
  10. CHAPTER IX.
  11. CHAPTER X.
  12. CHAPTER XI.
  13. CHAPTER XII.
  14. CHAPTER XIII.
  15. CHAPTER XIV.
  16. CHAPTER XV.
  17. REFERENCE INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CITED.
  18. CLASSIFIED INDEX OF SUBJECT-MATTER.