Elements Of Optics (1849)

von Humphrey Lloyd

124 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Elements of Optics is a comprehensive book written by Humphrey Lloyd in 1849. The book covers the principles of optics, including the nature of light, reflection, refraction, dispersion, and polarization. It also delves into the properties of lenses, mirrors, and prisms, and their applications in various optical instruments. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the fundamental principles of optics, including the wave theory of light, the laws of reflection and refraction, and the phenomenon of dispersion. The second part covers the properties of lenses, mirrors, and prisms, and their applications in telescopes, microscopes, and other optical instruments. The third part of the book discusses the polarization of light, including the polarization of light by reflection, refraction, and double refraction.The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field of optics. It also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed in the book. Overall, Elements of Optics is an important work in the field of optics, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of optics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Astronomie, Raum und Zeit Kosmologie und das Universum
• ISBN: 9781436833042
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC