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CONTENTS.

VOL. II.



1815.
Additional Observations on the Optical Properties and Structure of heated Glass and unannealed glass Drops. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Edin. and F.S.A. Edin. page 1
Description of a new Instrument for performing mechanically the Involution and Evolution of Numbers. By Peter M. Roget, M.D. 2
Experiments on the Depolarization of Light as exhibited by various mineral, animal, and vegetable Bodies, with a Reference of the Phenomena to the general Principles of Polarization. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Edin. and F.S.A. Edin. 4
On an ebbing and flowing Stream discovered by boring in the Harbour of Bridlington. By John Storer, M.D. 6
On the Effects of simple Pressure in producing that Species of Crystallization which forms two oppositely polarized Images, and exhibits the complementary Colours by polarized Light. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Edin. and F.S.A. Edin. 7
Experiments made with a View to ascertain the Principle on which the Action of the Heart depends, and the Relation which subsists between that Organ and the nervous System. By A. P. Wilson Philip 8
Experiments to ascertain the Influence of the Spinal Marrow on the Action of the Heart in Fishes. By Mr. William Clift 10
Some Experiments and Observations on the Colours used in Painting by the Ancients. By Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. 11
On the Laws which regulate the Polarization of Light by Reflection from transparent Bodies. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Edin. and F.S.A. Edin. 14
On some Phenomena of Colours, exhibited by thin Plates. By John Knox, Esq. 15
Some farther Observations on the Current that often prevails to the Westward of the Scilly Islands. By James Rennell, Esq. F.R.S. 17
Some Experiments on a Solid Compound of Iodine and Oxygen, and on its Chemical Agencies. By Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. 19
On the Action of Acids on the Salts usually called Hyperoxymuriates, and on the Gases produced from them. By Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. 20
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