The Interferometry of Reversed and Non-Reversed Spectra (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Barus, Carl

 
9781332789634: The Interferometry of Reversed and Non-Reversed Spectra (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the history and science of light interference with a landmark study in spectroscopy This classic work, The Interferometry of Reversed and Non-Reversed Spectra, presents Carl Barus’s detailed experiments on how spectra interact when one component is reversed or rotated. The book combines careful method with thoughtful interpretation, offering a window into early 20th‑century optical research.

The text guides readers through a wide range of interferometric techniques, from setups using single and multiple gratings to methods that compare reversed and non-reversed spectra. It emphasizes practical apparatus, experimental procedures, and the evolving ideas that shaped understanding of how interference fringes arise and shift under different conditions. The discussion also extends to related topics such as the dispersion of air, adiabatic expansion, and other precision measurements that test the limits of the displacement interferometer.

- Learn the basic and advanced ideas behind interference of spectra, including reversed and non-reversed configurations.
- See how different grating arrangements and optical alignments affect fringe patterns.
- Understand how measurements are made, analyzed, and interpreted in early interferometry.
- Discover the historical context and methodological evolution that influenced later work in optics and physics.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of physics, optics, and experimental methods, as well as students seeking a solid introduction to interferometric techniques and their practical challenges.

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