Gustav Robert Kirchhoff's Treatise "On the Theory of Light Rays" (1882)
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"Gustav Robert Kirchhoff's Treatise "On the Theory of Light Rays" (1882)" by G. Kirchhoff is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
"The 1882 paper by the mathematical physicist Gustav Robert Kirchhoff on diffraction theory is discussed to this day, but has never been translated into English. This volume contains the first English translation of the Kirchhoff treatise, as well as background and commentary on it. Included are a biographical introduction to Kirchhoff's life, an analysis of the reception to Kirchhoff's paper through the ages, a discussion on why Kirchhoff's theory manages to produce accurate predictions in spite of being "wrong," and views on the theory as well as its predecessor and subsequent developments. This anthology will make all English-speaking scientists, engineers, historians, and interested laymen aware of the great fecundity of Kirchhoff's though and historical context"--
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"Gustav Robert Kirchhoff's Treatise "On the Theory of Light Rays" (1882)" by G. Kirchhoff is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Light & Optics
Author: G. Kirchhoff
Who this is for:
- Physics students
- Science-minded readers
- Readers building technical understanding
Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.
"The 1882 paper by the mathematical physicist Gustav Robert Kirchhoff on diffraction theory is discussed to this day, but has never been translated into English. This volume contains the first English translation of the Kirchhoff treatise, as well as background and commentary on it. Included are a biographical introduction to Kirchhoff's life, an analysis of the reception to Kirchhoff's paper through the ages, a discussion on why Kirchhoff's theory manages to produce accurate predictions in spite of being "wrong," and views on the theory as well as its predecessor and subsequent developments. This anthology will make all English-speaking scientists, engineers, historians, and interested laymen aware of the great fecundity of Kirchhoff's though and historical context"--
| Author | G. Kirchhoff |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Company |
| Published | 2016-08-25 |
| ISBN-13 | 9789813147133 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 155 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Light & Optics |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 155 pages
Language: English
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