Who is/was Barton (re: Barton's Pendulum)?

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The discussion centers around identifying the inventor of Barton's Pendulum, specifically seeking information about Professor Edwin H. Barton, his background, and contributions to the field. The scope includes historical context and biographical details related to his research and academic career.

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  • One participant requests information about the inventor of Barton's Pendulum, indicating difficulty in finding relevant details online.
  • Another participant identifies Professor Edwin H. Barton as the inventor and provides a link to a resource for further reading.
  • A subsequent participant seeks additional biographical details about Barton, including his birthplace, academic affiliations, research fields, and other interesting facts.
  • Another reply questions the nature of the inquiry, suggesting that the request resembles a homework assignment and asks for context regarding the research approach.

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Participants generally agree on the identity of Professor Edwin H. Barton as the inventor, but there is no consensus on the additional biographical details requested, and the discussion includes a challenge regarding the nature of the inquiry.

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Could someone direct me to the 'inventor' of Barton's Pendulum?
I have used Google but did not find anyone relevant.
Many thanks
 
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Professor Edwin H. Barton of University College, Nottingham.

If you're able to access http://www.iop.org/EJ/article/0031-9120/27/6/012/pe920612.pdf, it'll tell you a bit about him.
 
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Dear Professor Barton,
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I am unable to access your Historic Archive.
Could you please tell me about;
Where/when he was born
Which university (institute) he spent most of his time in research (if applicable)
What his main research field was/is.
Any other interesting facts would be most appreciated.
 
Harry1 said:
Dear Professor Barton,
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I am unable to access your Historic Archive.
Could you please tell me about;
Where/when he was born
Which university (institute) he spent most of his time in research (if applicable)
What his main research field was/is.
Any other interesting facts would be most appreciated.

This reads to me like you're asking someone to do a homework assignment for you. What is the context within which you are asking these questions? Have you been given direction by school in how you might go about researching?
 

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