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Alternate Title(s): Experimenta nova
Author: Otto von Guericke
Publication Location: Amsterdam
Year: 1672

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In this work, von Guericke explained the design of his air pump and recounted additional experiments conducted with it. He employed the barometer to forecast the weather, and invented an electrostatic generator.

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Theme(s): Scientific Instruments, Meteorology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering
Chronological Period: 17th century
Geographical Region(s): Europe, Germany, Netherlands
Resource Type: Book