The Rise of the Wave Theory of Light
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"The Rise of the Wave Theory of Light" by Jed Z. Buchwald is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
"No one interested in the history of optics, the history of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century physics, or the general phenomenon of theory change in science can afford to ignore Jed Buchwald's well-structured, highly detailed, and scrupulously researched book. . . . Buchwald's analysis will surely constitute the essential starting point for further work on this important and hitherto relatively neglected episode of theory change."—John Worrall, Isis
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"The Rise of the Wave Theory of Light" by Jed Z. Buchwald is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Light & Optics
Author: Jed Z. Buchwald
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.
"No one interested in the history of optics, the history of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century physics, or the general phenomenon of theory change in science can afford to ignore Jed Buchwald's well-structured, highly detailed, and scrupulously researched book. . . . Buchwald's analysis will surely constitute the essential starting point for further work on this important and hitherto relatively neglected episode of theory change."—John Worrall, Isis
| Author | Jed Z. Buchwald |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Published | 1989-03-15 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780226078861 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 498 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Light & Optics |
Format: Paperback
Length: 498 pages
Language: English
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