The Principles of Physical Optics : An Historical and Philosophical Treatment (Dover Phoenix Editions)

The Principles of Physical Optics : An Historical and Philosophical Treatment (Dover Phoenix Editions)

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In this classic exposition, Ernst Mach presents a detailed account of the experimental and theoretical evolution of our understanding of light phenomena and apparatus. Beginning with the philosophic and physiological speculation arising from early experiments on light and color perception, he proceeds to a thorough examination of the history of diopterics. Hundreds of experiments receive full descriptions; detailed treatments of theory cover Newton's work with color and dispersion, his concept of the periodicity of light, and the ultimate perfection and elaboration of his ideas; includes an extensive survey of polarization. The final third of the book considers the mathematical representation of the properties of light; refinements in the theory of linear, circular, and elliptic polarization; and advanced diffraction experiments. 1926 ed. 279 figures. 10 portraits.

The Principles of Physical Optics: An Historical and Philosophical Treatment (Dover Phoenix Editions),Ernst Mach,Dover Publications,0486495590,Light,Physical optics,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Physics

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