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    • Leslie Differential Thermometer

    • Leslie Differential Thermometer

    • Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.)

    • This device is for measuring differences in temperature and was named for British natural philosopher John Leslie. It is considerably more sensitive than a standard thermometer.
    • Claravision
    • Kaleidoscope

    • Kaleidoscope

    • Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.)

    • David Brewster, creator of Brewster's Law, patented this device in 1817. It consisted of a long, hollow tube containing two glass mirrors running along the length of the tube and separated from each other at an angle of 60 degrees. Where mirrors...
    • Claravision
    • Hero's Engine

    • Hero's Engine

    • Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.)

    • The Hero's Engine, or Eolipile, is a device which propels itself by shooting steam from one or more orifices.
    • Claravision
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