ISBN10: 1402026978, ISBN13: 9781402026973, [publisher: Springer Netherlands] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 1690, Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) published Traité de la Lumière, containing his renowned wave theory of light. It is considered a landmark in seventeenth-century science, for the way Huygens mathematized the corpuscular nature of light and his probabilistic conception of natural knowledge. This book discusses the development of Huygens' wave theory, reconstructing the winding road that eventually led to Traité de la Lumière. For the first time, the full range of manuscript sources is taken into account. In addition, the development of Huygens' thinking on the nature of light is put in the context of his optics as a whole, which was dominated by his lifelong pursuit of theoretical and practical dioptrics. In so doing, this book offers the first account of the development of Huygens' mathematical analysis of lenses and telescopes and its significance for the origin of the wave theory of light. As Huygens applied his mathematical proficiency to practical issues pertaining to telescopes - including trying to design a perfect telescope by means of mathematical theory - his dioptrics is significant for our understanding of seventeenth-century relations between theory and practice. With this full account of Huygens' optics, this book sheds new light on the history of seventeenth-century optics and the ...
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ISBN10: 1402026978, ISBN13: 9781402026973, [publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Norwell, MA] Hardcover Former owner's name penned to front endpaper. A nice, bright copy. ; Archimedes; Vol. 9; 9.5 X 6.5 X 0.8 inches; 287 pages
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Springer 2004 2004 ed. Hard cover 298 pp., Hardcover, spine faded else very good. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.

Dordrect / Boston / London: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Date: 2004. Hardcover. Very Good. 24.5 x 16 cm. Octavo. 284pp. Bound in glossy green boards. Fading to spine. Tiny closed tear to bottom of front cover. Previous owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper. Archimedes New Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Volume 9. 2004. Kluwer Academic Publishers ISBN 1402026978 9781402026973 [US]