The Theory of Light (1912

<p>The Theory of Light (1912) by Thomas Preston and William Edward Thrift offers a comprehensive exploration of optics and light theory as understood at the beginning of the 20th century. This meticulously detailed work delves into the wave theory of light electromagnetic radiation and various optical phenomena. It provides a thorough grounding in the scientific principles that underpinned the understanding of light before the advent of modern physics.</p><p>This edition retains the original text diagrams and mathematical derivations offering readers a valuable insight into the historical development of physics. It serves as an essential resource for students historians of science and anyone interested in the evolution of our understanding of light.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>