1 8 4 C H R O N O L O G Y , 1 9 0 5 – 1 9 0 6
second half of Jun Publishes reviews of K. F. Slotte, “On the Heat of Fusion”
(Vol. 2, Doc. 17) and “Conclusions Drawn from a Thermo-
dynamic Equation” (Vol. 2, Doc. 18); E. Mathias, “The
Constant a of Rectilinear Diameters and the Laws of Corre-
sponding States” (Vol. 2, Doc. 19); M. Planck, “On Clau-
sius’ Theorem for Irreversible Cycles, and on the Increase
of Entropy” (Vol. 2, Doc. 20); E. Buckingham, “On Certain
Difficulties Which Are Encountered in the Study of Ther-
modynamics” (Vol. 2, Doc. 21); and P. Langevin, “On a
Fundamental Formula of the Kinetic Theory” (Vol. 2,
Doc. 22).
Jun 30 “On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies” (Vol. 2,
Doc. 23).
Jul 27 Einstein’s petition to receive the doctorate is approved by
the Philosophical Faculty II of the University of Zurich.
late summer Visits Belgrade with wife and son and spends time in
Újvidék (Novi Sad).
second half of Sep Publishes reviews of H. Birven, Fundamentals of the
Mechanical Theory of Heat (Vol. 2, Doc. 25); A. Ponsot,
“Heat in the Displacement of the Equilibrium of a Capillary
System” (Vol. 2, Doc. 26); and K. Bohlin, “On Impact Con-
sidered as the Basis of Kinetic Theories of Gas Pressure and
of Universal Gravitation” (Vol. 2, Doc. 27).
Sep 27 “Does the Inertia of a Body Depend upon Its Energy Con-
tent?” (Vol. 2, Doc. 24).
first half of Nov Publishes reviews of G. Meslin, “On the Constant in
Mariotte and Gay-Lussac’s Law” (Vol. 2, Doc. 28); and A.
Fliegner, “The Efflux of Hot Water from Container Ori-
fices” (Vol. 2, Doc. 29).
second half Publishes reviews of J. J. Weyrauch, An Outline of the
Theory of Heat. With Numerous Examples and Applications.
Part 1 (Vol. 2, Doc. 30); and A. Fliegner, “On the Thermal
Value of Chemical Processes” (Vol. 2, Doc. 31).
Dec 19 “On the Theory of Brownian Motion” (Vol. 2, Doc. 32).
1906
Jan Submits “Supplement” to “A New Determination of Molec-
ular Dimensions” (Vol. 2, Doc. 33).