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About The Book: Popular Lectures on Scientific Subjects by Hermann von Helmholtz, translated by E. Atkinson, is a collection of lectures covering a wide range of scientific topics. Helmholtz, a renowned German physicist and physiologist, explores subjects such as optics, acoustics, the nature of perception, and the conservation of energy. The lectures are written for a general audience, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging. Helmholtz's clear explanations and insightful observations provide a comprehensive overview of 19th-century scientific thought, contributing significantly to the popularization of science during his time About The Author: Hermann von Helmholtz (1821–1894) was a German physicist, physician, and philosopher, known for his groundbreaking work in physiology, optics, and thermodynamics. He contributed significantly to the understanding of energy conservation, vision, and hearing. Helmholtz's work laid the foundation for modern fields like acoustics, electromagnetism, and neuroscience. Translator : E. Atkinson (1831–1901) was a British translator and writer, best known for his translations of scientific works. Notably, he translated Hermann von Helmholtz's Popular Lectures on Scientific Subjects into English. Atkinson's translations made complex scientific ideas more accessible to English-speaking audiences, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge. The Title 'Popular lectures on scientific subjects written/authored/edited by H Helmholtz, Translator-E Atkinson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789364332439 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 415 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.