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Hyde, Edward P.

 
9781333806569: Geometry Theory of Radiating Surfaces With Discussion of Light Tubes (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Unraveling how light travels from surfaces through geometry A rigorous, yet accessible look at the paths light takes from radiating surfaces, with a focus on direction, flux, and the mathematics that map illumination.

This edition explains how the flow of luminous energy is analyzed as a vector field, introducing the idea of specific luminous flux and the concept of unit light tubes. Through geometric models like ellipses, hyperbolas, and their confocal relationships, it shows how maximum light directions and the distribution of light can be understood with clear, concrete reasoning. The approach connects optics with mathematical structures, offering a framework you can follow from first principles to practical insight.

- Discover how the direction of maximum light flux at each point is determined.
- See how hyperbolic and elliptical patterns model the flow of light in space.
- Learn about the solenoidal property of specific luminous flux and its implications.
- Explore a unified look at optics using geometric and analytic methods.

Ideal for readers with an interest in advanced physics, engineering, or the geometry of radiating surfaces, seeking a deeper grasp of how light can be modeled and analyzed.

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Excerpt from Geometry Theory of Radiating Surfaces With Discussion of Light Tubes

Thus the intensity of illumination due to an infinitely long uni formly radiating cylinder varies inversely as the first power of the distance from the axis of the cylinder, a result which also follows from purely physical considerations of the normal flow of energy across coaxial cylindrical surfaces.

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9780267905751: Geometry Theory of Radiating Surfaces With Discussion of Light Tubes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0267905750 ISBN 13:  9780267905751
Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018
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