scholarly journals Peculiarities of Psychical Research

Nature ◽  
1894 ◽  
Vol 51 (1313) ◽  
pp. 200-200
Author(s):  
KARL PEARSON
Keyword(s):  
Psychical Research

Psychical Research

1957 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 276-276
Author(s):  
Calvin S. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Psychical Research

PSYCHICAL RESEARCH: A POSSIBLE SOURCE FOR ‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’

2001 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-b-164
Author(s):  
ELISABETH WADGE
Keyword(s):  
Psychical Research

PSYCHICAL RESEARCH

1958 ◽  
Vol 114 (9) ◽  
pp. 846-a-847
Author(s):  
IAN STEVENSON
Keyword(s):  
Psychical Research

Joseph John Thomson investigates the paranormal

2021 ◽  
pp. 146906672110505
Author(s):  
Kevin M. Downard
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Nobel Prize ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Vice President ◽  
Psychical Research ◽  
Cathode Ray Tubes ◽  
Nobel Prize In Physics ◽  
Society For Psychical Research

Joseph John Thomson is best known for detecting two isotopes of neon within cathode ray tubes that lay the foundation of the field of mass spectrometry. He was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the electron and for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases in the same devices. He is less known for his strong religious beliefs and his interest in psychical research and the paranormal. Thomson served as a member of the Society for Psychical Research for over 50 years and even became its Vice President. During this time, he attended a number of séances and demonstrations by professed psychics and mediums. This article traces those who influenced his interest in the paranormal, from Balfour Stewart to Lord Rayleigh and William Crookes. It reports and illustrates his beliefs and experiences investigating the paranormal in his own words.

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