5:37 ... that's not even close to 1/3 of the speed of light. Did you mean per second?

Kathy makes science and history come alive. I would loved to have been in her classes.

"Electromagnetic Fields and Waves" by Lorrain & Corson (2nd Edition) contains a problem in chapter 2 "Electrostatic Fields in a Vacuum" (2-19) on J.J. Thomson's "Plum Pudding" model of the atom. It asks to (A) find the force on an electron; (B) describe its motion; (C) the frequency for a 1 Angstrom-sized atom; and (D) compare this frequency to that of visible light. A rather thought-provoking question in an Undergraduate E&M textbook!

I lived and worked in Cambridge for a while, and it was always a thrill to drink in the same pubs where the discoverers of the electron, the structure of DNA and so much more sat and talked. Not to mention that Maxwell started the Cavendish, so it's holy ground indeed. But hey, lay off the humble plum pudding. It's part of every English childhood, and once you've learned to digest it it's actually quite nice.

I'm a retired engineer and have found your videos most interesting. I've learned many bits of background I had not learned back in school. I particularly like the progression of science that your videos provide. Nicely done!

Find the explanations great, what makes it special is you also go into why, how, and what motivated the inventors. Awesome.

I have only one thing to say: your explanations and expressions are wonderful. Thanks for making me curious to learn when I have crossed 60 yrs of life. Cheers!

With all due respect to JJ Thomson, I'm just glad we ultimately choose electrons over corpuscles.

Great to hear the history of the discovery of the electron. My last name is Rutherford and as an electrical engineer have found myself drawn to learn more about Lord Rutherford. Enjoyed your video on the works of his Professor.

I knew that J.J. Thomson was a trail blazing scientist, but it was very interesting to hear that he mentored so many Nobel laureates. Science history is fascinating. Great video.

I truly couldn't stop laughing at people being tortured with plum pudding. As an antipodean (Australian), I was tortured with plum pudding every Xmas and New Years. Now, as an old man, I actually look forward to it each year. I love your sense of humour, Kathy 🤣

I just recently found your channel and really enjoy it. I remember duplicating a number of the classic experiments in a physics class back in high school (early 1970s). It was fascinating then and it still is. By the way, I did notice an error. To be going “almost a third of the speed of light” would mean the electrons were traveling 60,000 miles PER SECOND, not per hour.

Gonna have to binge more of your stuff Cathy. As a former Math and Physics double major this feels like all the gaps of why from the books that has been stripped out.

I'm hooked! Yours may be the history channel for electrical nerds.

Kathy i love u, glad u came back. Loved the Thompson story.

Dear Cathy, You are so wonderful! You possess the vitality and focus to bring dusty sheafs of scientific tracts to LIFE!

Your videos always make me happy! I love to hear the stories of how it happened and who did what.

No words to express the thanks to you kathy for such wonderful contribution by bringing the fascinating history of all scientific events with such a simplicity. Thanks a ton

Just compliments… I enjoy listening in. I have spent 50 years in the industrial world and have heard all the names, you so kindly mention. Never understood the stories behind the names. Thank you for your research and sharing with us.

Loved this one, Kathy. Of course I did. My career is constructed on the cathode ray tube and all its derivatives. In fact, I was working on one designed in 1939 today. Most recently, I successfully got pictures out of an authentic Farnsworth image dissector. I love physics and science too! Thanks for your channel. You rock.

These are great videos. The stories behind the discoveries are so interesting and add a real human element. Your presentation style is perfect - keep it up!😁

These are the best videos ever. Love the history and characters in them. Thank you Kathy!

Watched all the vids on youtube on this topic for my chem prac. This one was by far the best, you explain things so well! Just amazing.

Hi. I just discovered your channel... and I LOVE it. It's just so adorable when you use modern vocabulary talking abut historical figures, and the little jokes you put in here and there. I like the fact that the videos have this "amateur look", that shows dedication and geeky passion, and are not full professional and monetization oriented. I'm binge watching your videos right now. Also kudos for your pronunciation of Skłodowska's name.

Most elaborate video I have seen including the history. Good work Kathy!

Kathy....you're awesome! Thanks!

Congratulations for your great channel Kathy!!! I love how objectively you portray characters often misunderstood like the great Nikola Tesla. I really appreciate your dedication in researching and sharing all these historical curiosities !!!! This also really helps to realize that these were human beings and sometimes not so brilliant, when trying to explain their findings.....

Wow! Your Chanel is exactly what I was looking for! The story of the experiments, the conclusions and then contradictions which led to better and better understanding.

Thank you for posting and sharing!

I rarely comment, but thank you so much for this! This is an interesting, well-illustrated, and very clear video to watch!! You really gave us an insight of what was going on in Thomson's mind, and this is exactly what I needed!

Loved the history. Thanks Kathy.!

I do love your classes. Thank you very much.

Its from your channel that I get many of my doubts cleared....I'm really happy. You really owe more ....

Love your videos Kathy! Thanks little sister. You rock!!

I really enjoy watching your videos a second time when it pops up in my KZfaq feed .

For years I have been searching for an video which actually combines pure physics with contemporary history your videos make that reality thank you very much for that. Love from India

That was amazing. Comprehensive and to the point. Lady, you deserve a million subscribers. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for making these videos so interesting and informative.

Congrats to Kathy. Your Videos are fun to whatch and listen to.

love it, very cool and fun to learn when you are presenting the information.

Wow, just totally amazing...! Love it...

Love your channel. Interesting and informative. Often watch more than once to grasp all the ideas.

I'm subscribed, and now I'm spending all day watching your videos.

Exciting and informative. Thanks Kathy.

Wonderful history lesson about the electron, thanks

Bravo! An amazing video. Filled in the blanks too!

In a word, important and elegant (both the video and JJ's work).

Kathy, even if i freeze to death (and become a corpsicle), I'm always gonna love your videos! ❤️

Another great video Kathy.

I really could spend all day watching your videos.

A very impressive view of the thompson experiment

these videos are fantastic!

Very well made videos! Superb content and great presentation!

I felt an element of authenticity from your communication. Well explained dear.

Thanks! That was terrific!

I enjoy the story behind the discovery; the putting together the various puzzle oieces and other's contributions.

What an excelent channel. Thanks!

Excellent video

Thank you for these great videos!

Awesome job

Best channel explaining about electron! Thanks

I can't believe I was 7 hours late to my favorite KZfaq channel. I wish your videos were an hour. The perfect blend of history and science. They leave me wanting to smoke a cigarette afterward and looking forward to more.

Simply, GREAT!!!

Great channel, love it.

Thank you for teaching me an old man wanting to learn about electronics you are such a good teacher

Another good one. It's great to see the chain of students coming from these labs to help fill out the connections.

Thank you for your videos. With public schools closed due to Coronavirus, your Channel is helping me "teach" the remaining topics to my students in a way that will hopefully spur their interest in both Physics and History.

Love,love,love your videos and they way you do them. Thank you. rapahel nyc

Amazing!!👏 I can really spend whole day watching videos on your channel..😄

It's funny how, at 1:50, CTR Wilson is misspelled as "CRT Wilson", which made me wonder whether his dedication to the Cathode Ray Tube was so great that he named himself after it!

Superb!

good, clear, and motivating history. Very good presentations. Thanks Greatly appreciated

Great video.

Haliday and Resnick was some 40 years ago for me, thus your videos are a great refresher of the electricity portions of the course. Cheers.

This video, and these videos in general, reignite my interest in studying electrical engineering

Excelent video! Thanks!

So interesting to find out that these giants in physics weren't born with a silver spoon in their mouths! Or had intuitive insight at all times. You convey their truly humble beginnings as well as their brilliant observations, their spats, their loves and their humanity (gifts and faults) that we all have! And make it all so entertaining! Thx so much!

Very essential and helpful lecture for the students of physical sciences

This is great, thank you so much!

Superb video. It is clear that you really know and understand this (and many others) topic. Thanks!

Amazing channel. Loved your content. And experimental details of setup and pictures. Cover all nobel prizes.

I love Kathy and physics too. Now I grasp Physics a little more, thanks 4 the awesome videos. You Kathy are Marvelous

I fell in love with this channel 🥰

Great, very interesting!

excellent content

I am having so much fun watching your videos

thanks for your video with this historic accuracy

Great knowledge. Thanks

You are so good!

Blend of history & science behind .....just great

I cannot find the right superlatives for your videos. I’m going to watch every one of them.

Nother great one Kathy 👍

I always enjoy your videos. :)

you explained this sooo well and i thank you for that because i have a test after tomorrow

Great video!! loved it

This content is amazing.

Amazing

Very well done. It would be cool to get the history of the mass spectrometer like this.

I really love these videos Kathy 😍

I've now watched maybe eight or nine of your videos, and I've enjoyed each and every one of them. They are a mix of history and scientific explanation. I just love it!