Liquefaction of Helium and the Promotion of National Science
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14819615 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew Ede (0000-0001-8583-9259, Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Toronto, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 51-65 |
| Publication date | 2009-06-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Scientia Canadensis Canadian Journal of the History of Science Technology and Medicine (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0829-2507 • E-ISSN: 1918-7750 |
| Publisher | University of Alberta Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.7202/800301ar |
| OpenAlex | W2079804347 |
| Language | EN |
In 1923 John McLennan and his assistants succeeded in the liquefaction of helium. This event was heralded by the Canadian media as a major triumph of science. Yet it was neither a scientific first, nor a terminal experiment, but simply a means of producing material for use in McLennan's cryogenic research program. This article examines the events surrounding the liquefaction as they related to McLennan's efforts to promote national science and establish a post-war national science council
Liquefaction · Political science · Research council · Engineering · History of Science and Natural History · Law · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |