Light
Ditchburn,R.W.
Light - New York : Dover Publications, 1991. - xxii, 680 pages : illustrations ;
Includes Index
Ch. 1. Historical introduction --
ch. 2. Wave theory-introduction --
ch. 3. Wave theory-combination of wave motions --
ch. 4. Representation of light by wave trains of finite length --
ch. 5. Interference --
ch. 6. Diffraction --
ch. 7. Huygens' principle and Fermat's principle --
ch. 8. Accuracy of optical measurements --
ch. 9. Measurements with interferometers --
ch. 10. Velocity of light --
ch. 11. Relativistic optics --
ch. 12. Polarized light --
ch. 13. Electromagnetic theory --
ch. 14. Electromagnetic theory of reflection and refraction --
ch. 15. Electromagnetic theory of absorption and dispersion --
ch. 16. Anisotropic media --
ch. 17. Interaction of radiation and matter --
ch. 18. Quantum theory of radiation --
ch. 19. Interaction processes in relation to quantum mechanics.
This classic study presents a single theory of light, integrating two theories previously thought to be irreconcilable. The author shows that quantum theory is a natural development of wave theory, and that together they constitute a single valid theory of light. Aimed at students with an intermediate-level knowledge of physics.
9780486666679 0486666670
Light.
535 / DIT
Light - New York : Dover Publications, 1991. - xxii, 680 pages : illustrations ;
Includes Index
Ch. 1. Historical introduction --
ch. 2. Wave theory-introduction --
ch. 3. Wave theory-combination of wave motions --
ch. 4. Representation of light by wave trains of finite length --
ch. 5. Interference --
ch. 6. Diffraction --
ch. 7. Huygens' principle and Fermat's principle --
ch. 8. Accuracy of optical measurements --
ch. 9. Measurements with interferometers --
ch. 10. Velocity of light --
ch. 11. Relativistic optics --
ch. 12. Polarized light --
ch. 13. Electromagnetic theory --
ch. 14. Electromagnetic theory of reflection and refraction --
ch. 15. Electromagnetic theory of absorption and dispersion --
ch. 16. Anisotropic media --
ch. 17. Interaction of radiation and matter --
ch. 18. Quantum theory of radiation --
ch. 19. Interaction processes in relation to quantum mechanics.
This classic study presents a single theory of light, integrating two theories previously thought to be irreconcilable. The author shows that quantum theory is a natural development of wave theory, and that together they constitute a single valid theory of light. Aimed at students with an intermediate-level knowledge of physics.
9780486666679 0486666670
Light.
535 / DIT