Master the geometry of seeing how light bends through lenses and surfaces. This concise reference explains the path of rays as they refract at spherical surfaces, using clear formulas and step-by-step methods.
The book distills complex ideas into practical tools for optical design and analysis. It covers standard approaches like Seidel and Kerber, and shows how to compute ray paths in centered systems, planes, and thin lenses. Ideal for students and professionals who want a solid, calculation‑driven understanding of geometrical optics.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Excerpt from The Principles and Methods of Geometrical Optics: Especially as Applied to the Theory of Optical Instruments
Without entering more fully into the contents of the various chap ters, it may be stated that the work as a whole is designed as a general introduction to the special theory of optical instruments (telescope, microscope, photographic Objective, etc., including also the eye itself). To discuss properly and fully each of these types would require a separate and extensive volume, which I may be induced to undertake at some future time as a sequel to the present work.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive introduction to Geometrical Optics, the branch of physics concerning the direction in which light travels and the phenomena that result when light changes direction. Its rigorous treatment of the fundamental laws of light and its behavior in different media makes it an invaluable resource for scientists, engineers, and anyone interested in optics. The author traces the history of Geometrical Optics from its roots in ancient Greece to the present day, providing readers with a deep understanding of its development and significance. The book's mathematical approach may make it more suitable for those with a strong foundation in mathematics, but its clear explanations and detailed diagrams make it accessible to any reader who is willing to invest the time and effort. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332918683_0
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332918683
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332918683
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 658 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.32 inches. This item is printed on demand. Nº de ref. del artículo: zk1332918689
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: moluna, Greven, Alemania
Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Principles and Methods of Geometrical Optics: Especially as Applied to the Theory of Optical InstrumentsWithout entering more fully into the contents of the various chap ters, it may be stated that the wor. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2148003276
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Alemania
Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332918683
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles