A General And Elementary View Of The Undulatory Theory: As Applied To The Dispersion Of Light, And Some Other Subjects (1841)

By Baden Powell

Book Overview

""A General And Elementary View Of The Undulatory Theory: As Applied To The Dispersion Of Light, And Some Other Subjects"" is a book written by Baden Powell and published in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the undulatory theory of light, which was a revolutionary scientific concept at the time. Powell explains the theory in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with little or no background in physics. He also explores the application of the theory to the dispersion of light, as well as to other related subjects. The book is an important historical document, as it captures the excitement and intellectual ferment of the early 19th century, when scientists were grappling with new and revolutionary ideas about the nature of light and its behavior. Overall, ""A General And Elementary View Of The Undulatory Theory"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science, physics, or optics.Including The Substance Of Several Papers, Printed In The Philosophical Transactions, And Other Journals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164527312
• ISBN13: 9781164527312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"