Lenses And Waves

Author : Fokko Jan Dijksterhuis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402026986
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lenses and Waves written by Fokko Jan Dijksterhuis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1690, Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) published Traité de la Lumière, containing his renowned wave theory of light. It is considered a landmark in seventeenth-century science, for the way Huygens mathematized the corpuscular nature of light and his probabilistic conception of natural knowledge. This book discusses the development of Huygens' wave theory, reconstructing the winding road that eventually led to Traité de la Lumière. For the first time, the full range of manuscript sources is taken into account. In addition, the development of Huygens' thinking on the nature of light is put in the context of his optics as a whole, which was dominated by his lifelong pursuit of theoretical and practical dioptrics. In so doing, this book offers the first account of the development of Huygens' mathematical analysis of lenses and telescopes and its significance for the origin of the wave theory of light. As Huygens applied his mathematical proficiency to practical issues pertaining to telescopes – including trying to design a perfect telescope by means of mathematical theory – his dioptrics is significant for our understanding of seventeenth-century relations between theory and practice. With this full account of Huygens' optics, this book sheds new light on the history of seventeenth-century optics and the rise of the new mathematical sciences, as well as Huygens' oeuvre as a whole. Students of the history of optics, of early mathematical physics, and the Scientific Revolution, will find this book enlightening.

Author : A. Walther
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521028295
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ray and Wave Theory of Lenses written by A. Walther and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a detailed description of lens behaviour in real optical systems.

Author : David A. Adler
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 0823436829
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Light Waves written by David A. Adler and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating physics facts a young scientist needs to know, from one of the most trusted teams in STEM for children! This kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light covers the basics of solar energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, photon particles, light scattering, and reflection and refraction. Readers will follow along as two children and a cow in a lab coat learn how light works in realistic and imaginative scenarios. With accessible language, grounded examples, and easy, hands-on experiments you can do with household items, David A. Adler explains the basics of how light travels and bends. Anna Raff's bright, humorous illustrations make an intimidating topic easy-- and fun!-- to understand. This colorful picture book is a perfect supplement to lessons on light waves, and a great way to explore the topic at home. Named a finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Children's category, Light Waves is a must-have book for all self-professed science nerds!

Author : Michael Ware
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1312929278
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physics of Light and Optics (Black & White) written by Michael Ware and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : J.J Stamnes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351404687
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waves in Focal Regions written by J.J Stamnes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using numerous mathematical and numerical techniques of diffraction theory, Waves in Focal Regions: Propagation, Diffraction and Focusing of Light, Sound and Water Waves provides a full and richly illustrated description of waves in focal regions. Unlike most books, the author treats electromagnetic, acoustic, and water waves in one comprehensive volume. After an introductory section, the book describes approximate diffraction theories and efficient numerical methods to study the focusing of various kinds of waves. It then covers the physical interpretation of the theories, their accuracy, and the computational savings obtained, emphasizing uniform asymptotic results that remain valid in the vicinity of shadow boundaries and caustics. The next part deals with the focusing of scalar waves, including thorough theoretical analyses and detailed contour maps of diffraction patterns in focal regions for a variety of different system parameters, such as f-number, Frensel number, aperture shape, amplitude distribution, and wavefront aberration. The author proceeds to explore the diffraction and focusing of electromagnetic waves. First solutions are derived for fields radiated by sources, reflected and refracted at plane interfaces, or diffracted by apertures in plane screens, and then these solutions are applied to study the focusing in homogeneous media and through a plane dielectric interface. In both cases, the author includes many computed results of the electromagnetic field distribution near focus. Presenting both theoretical and experimental results, the following part examines the focusing of sound and water waves by means of zone-plate lenses. The book concludes with a detailed study of the diffraction and focusing of water waves and a comparison of the results of both linear and nonlinear theories with those of experiments.

Author : OpenStax
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781680920451
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book University Physics written by OpenStax and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result. The text and images in this textbook are grayscale.

Author : Michael Nelkon
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Optics, Waves and Sound written by Michael Nelkon and published by Heinemann Educational Publishers. This book was released on 1978 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dan Fullerton
Publisher : Silly Beagle Productions
ISBN 13 : 0983563306
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book APlusPhysics written by Dan Fullerton and published by Silly Beagle Productions. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: APlusPhysics: Your Guide to Regents Physics Essentials is a clear and concise roadmap to the entire New York State Regents Physics curriculum, preparing students for success in their high school physics class as well as review for high marks on the Regents Physics Exam. Topics covered include pre-requisite math and trigonometry; kinematics; forces; Newton's Laws of Motion, circular motion and gravity; impulse and momentum; work, energy, and power; electrostatics; electric circuits; magnetism; waves; optics; and modern physics. Featuring more than five hundred questions from past Regents exams with worked out solutions and detailed illustrations, this book is integrated with the APlusPhysics.com website, which includes online question and answer forums, videos, animations, and supplemental problems to help you master Regents Physics essentials. "The best physics books are the ones kids will actually read." Advance Praise for APlusPhysics Regents Physics Essentials: "Very well written... simple, clear engaging and accessible. You hit a grand slam with this review book." -- Anthony, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "Does a great job giving students what they need to know. The value provided is amazing." -- Tom, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "This was tremendous preparation for my physics test. I love the detailed problem solutions." -- Jenny, NY Regents Physics Student. "Regents Physics Essentials has all the information you could ever need and is much easier to understand than many other textbooks... it is an excellent review tool and is truly written for students." -- Cat, NY Regents Physics Student

Author : I.V. Minin
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420034486
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diffractional Optics of Millimetre Waves written by I.V. Minin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diffractional Optics of Millimetre Waves combines those elements of diffraction theory normally associated with optics, including Gaussian beams, lenses, and mirrors, and extends them into the micro- and millimetre wavelength range. In this regime there are a number of applications in devices, such as automobile proximity sensors, satellite-TV receiving antennae, and non-destructive testing systems. Researchers working in these areas would benefit from greater understanding of the diffraction phenomena involved. A translated and updated version of the authors' book Diffraction Quasioptics, this book will present results formerly unavailable in the general literature.

Author : José Sasián
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107006333
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Aberrations in Optical Imaging Systems written by José Sasián and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, well presented introduction to the theory of optical aberrations, covering key topics that are often missing from comparable books.