A Treatise On Light And Vision

By Humphrey Lloyd

Book Overview

A Treatise On Light And Vision by Lloyd Humphrey is a comprehensive book that explores the nature of light and vision. The book is divided into several chapters that cover topics such as the properties of light, the physiology of vision, the anatomy of the eye, and the various optical instruments used to study light and vision. The book begins with an introduction to the nature of light and its properties, including its wave-like and particle-like behavior. The author then delves into the physiology of vision, explaining how the eye works and how light is processed by the brain. The following chapters explore the anatomy of the eye in detail, including the structure and function of the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve. The author also discusses various visual disorders, such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, and how they affect vision.In addition to discussing the human eye, the author also covers various optical instruments used to study light and vision, such as microscopes, telescopes, and cameras. The book concludes with a discussion of the practical applications of light and vision, including their use in medicine, astronomy, and photography.Overall, A Treatise On Light And Vision is a thorough and informative book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of light and vision. It is an essential read for anyone interested in optics, vision science, or related fields.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: 1432656953
• ISBN13: 9781432656959
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"