ISBN: 9780282080693 - the proceedings of the optical convention: held at the northampton institute, london, e. c., may 30th to june 3rd, 1905 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This absorbing account of the Optical Convention of 1905 reveals how a series of meetings and discussions acted as a catalyst for many of the advancements in optics that we know today. Gaining insights into the work of Christiaan Huygens, Isaac Newton, and many others, the author provides a thorough contextual understanding of the state of optics at the beginning of the 20th century. Through the exploration of various optical instruments and their evolution, the volume reveals how the convergence of science and practice provided the impetus for significant technological progress. Highlighting the vital connection between theory and the development of instruments like the telescope and microscope, the volume underscores the importance of collaboration between scientists and instrument makers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…