The Theory of Optics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Paul Drude

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330868684 ISBN 13 : 9781330868683

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of light and matter in The Theory of Optics. A clear, accessible survey of how optics is understood through electromagnetic theory, boundary conditions, and the behavior of light in different media.

This edition presents the essential ideas from Drude's groundbreaking work, guiding you from the basic definitions of electric and magnetic forces to Maxwell’s equations and their implications for how light travels, reflects, and refracts. It emphasizes the link between optical phenomena and electrical and magnetic concepts, offering a coherent view of how theory explains observation.

- Learn how the velocity of light relates to electromagnetic waves and how this shapes our understanding of light in space and in materials
- See how boundary conditions apply to optical fields at interfaces and what that means for reflection, refraction, and polarization
- Understand the definitions of electric and magnetic fields, currents, and how they connect to optical behavior
- Discover the historical shift toward an electromagnetic view of light and its impact on later developments in physics

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, historically grounded introduction to the theory that underpins modern optics and its crossover with electricity and magnetism.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330868684
• ISBN 13: 9781330868683
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 572
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