C A M B R A D � E city of science Lord Kelvins versatility was remarkable even for a man of genius. He graduated from Peterhouse, Cambridge, in 1847, to become one of its most brilliant sons. His early contributions to existing knowledge were varied, and clarified many aspects of heat and thermo- dynamics. He later concentrated more and more on elec- trical engineering and his research on the theory of cable signalling was a major factor in ensuring the successful working of long-distance underwater cables. He also had a particular flair for instrument making which produced, among other things, an improved mariner' $ compass and accurate tide-predicting machines. Such is the splendid tradition of Cambridge science with which we are proud to associate ourselves: Since 1896, when the late W. G: Pye first made scientific instruments for the University, we have maintained the standards of accuracy, crafts- manship and enterprise which the name of Cambridge demands. Pl RADO AND TE LEVISION PYE (NE W ZE AL AND) LIMITE D, P.O. Box 2839, AUCKLAND E6.24
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 774, 21 May 1954, Page 3
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