Isbn: 9781332044344 - practical photometry: a guide to the study of the measurement of light (classic reprint) (3 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive history of photometry, the science of measuring light intensity. The author traces the development of photometric methods from early crude attempts to the sophisticated instruments used today. The book also examines various standards of light that have been proposed over the years, from candles to electric lamps. Of particular note is the author's discussion of the challenges involved in creating an accurate and reliable standard of light. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the measurement of light. It is also a practical guide for those who need to use photometers in their work. 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.…