Experimental Optics - A Manual for the Laboratory

Originally published in 1925, this book describes optical experiments carried out in George Searle's practical class at the Cavendish Laboratory.

List of contents

1. Elementary laws of optics; 2. Some applications of the laws of reflection and refraction; 3. Experiments with plane surfaces; 4. The spectrometer; 5. Experiments with prisms; 6. Spherical mirrors; 7. Thin lenses; 8. Experiments with thin lenses; 9. Coaxial optical systems - thick lenses; 10. Experiments with coaxial systems; 11. Astigmatism and focal lines; 12. Interference and polarisation by reflexion; 13. Diffraction grating and zone plate.

Summary

George Frederick Charles Searle (1864–1954) was a British physicist who worked at the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge for 55 years. Originally published in 1925, this book describes optical experiments carried out in Searle's practical class at the Laboratory. A broad range of experiments is contained, reflecting the diversity of student experience within the classes.

Product details

• Authors: G. F. C. Searle, G.f.c. Searle
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2014
• EAN: 9781107683686
• ISBN: 978-1-107-68368-6
• No. of pages: 374
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works; SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light, Optical physics