About this book
Robert Millikan's *On the Elementary Electrical Charge* presents a groundbreaking scientific investigation into one of physics' most fundamental questions: what is the nature of electrical charge itself? This seminal essay documents Millikan's revolutionary oil-drop experiments, meticulously designed to measure the elementary electric charge with unprecedented precision.
In the early twentieth century, scientists understood that electricity played a crucial role in atomic structure, yet the exact value of the elementary charge remained elusive. Millikan's ingenious experimental methodology—suspending microscopic oil droplets in an electric field and observing their behavior—provided the key to unlocking this mystery. His work not only determined the fundamental charge constant but also offered compelling evidence for the existence of the electron as a discrete particle, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of matter and energy.
This scientific essay combines rigorous experimental design with clear explanation, making complex physics accessible to thoughtful listeners. Millikan's meticulous documentation of his procedures and findings exemplifies the scientific method at its finest, demonstrating how careful observation and clever instrumentation can reveal nature's deepest secrets.
Perfect for physics enthusiasts, students of science history, and anyone curious about the experiments that shaped modern physics, this audiobook offers insight into how transformative scientific breakthroughs emerge from dedication to precision and innovation.
