Isbn: 9780428148027 - experimental determination of the velocity of light (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of scientific discovery, specifically exploring the quest to measure the speed of light. It recounts the author's meticulous experiments, conducted in the late 19th century at the United States Naval Academy, and offers a detailed account of the methods and apparatus employed. The author's work builds upon the groundbreaking research of French physicist LÃÂ on Foucault, who pioneered the use of a rotating mirror to measure the speed of light. The book offers a compelling narrative of scientific inquiry, highlighting the ingenuity and perseverance required to refine existing methods and overcome technical challenges. Through a careful analysis of his findings and a thorough discussion of potential sources of error, the author arrives at a precise measurement of the speed of light, contributing significantly to our understanding of this fundamental constant of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …