The Theory of Optical Instruments (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Whittaker, E. T.

 
9781440040405: The Theory of Optical Instruments (Classic Reprint)

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Tuden TS Of Astronomy, Photography, and Spectroscopy, have frequently expressed the desire for a simple theoretical account Of those defects Of performance Of Optical instruments to which the names coma, curvature of field, astigmatism, distortion, secondary spectrum, want of resolving power, etc., are given it is hoped that the need will to some extent be met by this little work, in which the endeavour is made to lead up directly from the first elements Of Optics to those parts Of the subject which are Of greatest importance to workers with optical instruments. A short account of the principal instruments has been added.

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Excerpt from The Theory of Optical Instruments

Tuden TS Of Astronomy, Photography, and Spectroscopy, have frequently expressed the desire for a simple theoretical account Of those defects Of performance Of Optical instruments to which the names coma, curvature of field, astigmatism, distortion, secondary spectrum, want of resolving power, etc., are given it is hoped that the need will to some extent be met by this little work, in which the endeavour is made to lead up directly from the first elements Of Optics to those parts Of the subject which are Of greatest importance to workers with optical instruments. A short account of the principal instruments has been added.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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