Luis J. Rodriguez

Early Atomic Experiments Joseph John Thomson conducted an experiment that is known today as the CRT Experiment. The outcome of this experiment was JJ’s discovery of the electron. CRT is an acronym for Cathode Ray Tube, this gives a broad concept of what the experiment is about. The basic components of the experiment include, a glass cylindrical tube with most of the air inside vacuumed out of it, and inside the tube is Electrode for each side. One of the Electrodes is negative and entitled the…

Through the course of history society has been shaped by scientific discoveries that have benefitted mankind by providing a better understanding of the world and have advanced technology. One such scientist was Joseph John Thomson. Joseph John Thomson had a successful life, made important scientific discoveries, and impacted the world through his discoveries. Sir Joseph John Thomson was born on December 18, 1856 in Cheetham, a part of Manchester, England to Emma Swindells and Joseph James…

Jorge Luis Borges was seen as a surrealist writer. He wrote through the perspective of dreams for most of his writings by trying to change reality into another meaning. He is a surrealist writer that had many experiences in life that affected his work and also used fictional ways of writing to tell stories that were actually true. Imagination, visions, and dreams were all used to shape his writing (“Literary Notes”). His short story “The Circular Ruins” is one of the best examples, because the…

these stories the main characters all go through different types of challenges. The main character in Ray Carver 's "Cathedral" has the challenge of isolation and social awkwardness. The character Robert has the large challenge of being blind. In Jorge Luis Borges ' story, the main character has the challenges of insomnia and loneliness. And finally, the main character in J.G. Rosa 's "The Third Bank of the River" has the challenge of taking his father’s place in the boat on the river. Also, the…

understand why they did what they did. I’ve still got many years to understand why my father is the way he was and is. My dad was born in McAllen, Texas, but lived most of his childhood in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, what was then a pueblo, but now a city on the outskirts of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi. He would jump from place to place for the first six years of his life, finally settling down at the age of six to live with his mother’s parents and his three younger siblings. For the…

After strict moral standards established many years ago appeared to have failed, and science had proven that it could not prove the origin of the universe, a new philosophical and artistic expression moved in to fill the void of the Modernist Movement. The Postmodern Movement was born out of a lack of faith in society and the established way of life as a whole, and embraced the philosophy of meaninglessness and a rejection of the transcendental meta-narrative. This move has been fully expressed…

About “the Barrier”: 1. Which is built by 7 great monsters in magic. 2.Theoriclly, most of humans cannot go inside or outside. 3. However, humans or monsters who contains the souls of human and monster can get out. 4. The barrier can be cracked. =How to crake “the Barrier” and get back my home? = 1. You need to kill these 7 monsters who once used magic to build this barrier, or 2. If you would rather to persuade all 7 monsters to ruin their own achievements. =Who is the monsters in group that…

In the short story, The Gospel According to Mark, author Jorge Louis Borges puts his own individual twist on a story, or shall I say stories, that are as old as time - the Great Flood and the Crucifixion of Jesus. In this work, Borges uses biblical allusions, character types, and sex to retell an age-old tale. From the onset of the story, it is clear that Borges is intent on depicting the main character and protagonist, Espinosa, as a holy figure. He describes Espinosa as having “unlimited…

Phlogiston theory The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire. In the late 1660’s a scientist…

This paper discusses the life of Sir Joseph John Thomson (J.J. Thomson) and his scientific discoveries. It will also discuss how it has impacted our lives today and if we would have what we have today without his research and hard work. He was a shy boy who was gifted when it came to science. He lost his father when he was young but strived to have a better nonetheless. After becoming a Fellow of the Trinity, he started working with Lord Rayleigh and later became his successor. He found what…