The Clepsydra Experiment, Clepsydra's Functioning and the Related Devices in Heron's Pneumatics (2011)
In the introduction to Heron's Pneumatics a number of theoretical subjects are discussed which form the theoretical background of the functioning of the devices. One of these subjects is the demonstration of the corporeity of air, which is closely related to the clepsydra. The devices presented in the work are paradigms or applications of the propositions found in the introduction. In this paper we will present devices that either provide the observational/experimental evidence for demonstrating air's corporeity or constitute direct applications of the principles of the functioning of the clepsydra. We will ascertain the degree to which Heron understood the relevant subjects and his ability to utilize the devices in technical applications.
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