Illumination And Photometry (1910)

By William E. Wickenden and William Elgin Wickenden

Book Overview

Illumination and Photometry is a book written by William E. Wickenden and originally published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the science of light and its measurement, covering topics such as the properties of light, the principles of photometry, and the design and use of photometric instruments. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each covering a different aspect of illumination and photometry. The first chapter introduces the basic principles of light, including its properties and the different types of light sources. The second chapter covers the measurement of light, including the units of measurement and the different types of photometric instruments. The third chapter focuses on the principles of photometry, including the measurement of luminous intensity and luminous flux. The following chapters cover the design and use of different types of photometric instruments, including the photometer, the integrating sphere, and the spectrophotometer. The book also includes chapters on the measurement of color and color temperature, as well as the practical applications of photometry in fields such as lighting design and photography. Overall, Illumination and Photometry is a comprehensive guide to the science of light and its measurement, written for scientists, engineers, and anyone interested in the study of light and its practical applications.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: 054868846X
• ISBN13: 9780548688465
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"