Light

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-107-45254-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 221 g

Originally published in 1936 as the third instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of light. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.

Autoren/Hrsg.

McKenzie, A. E. E.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Geschichte der Physik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. The propagation of light; 2. Reflection; 3. Refraction; 4. Lenses; 5. Simple optical instruments; 6. Spherical mirrors; 7. Dispersion; 8. Colour; 9. Photometry; 10. Microscopes and telescopes; Answers to questions; Index.