Heinrich Gustav Magnus
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Heinrich Gustav Magnus was a German experimental scientist. His training was mostly in chemistry but his later research was mostly in physics. He spent the great bulk of his career at the University o
Heinrich Gustav Magnus
Magnus effect
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The Magnus effect is a phenomenon that occurs when a spinning object is moving through a fluid. A lift force acts on the spinning object and its path may be deflected in a manner not present when it i
Heinrich Gustav Magnus
…1858–1861); absorption and conduction of heat in gases (1860s); polarization of heat (1866–1868); and the deflection of projectiles from firearms (see Magnus effect). From 1861, he devoted much attention to the question of diathermancy in gases and vapours, especially to the behaviour in this respect of dry and…
Anton Flettner's rotor aircraft
E-Ship 1 with Flettner rotors mounted