Vorlesungen uber Mathematische Physik. Zweiter Band. Mathematische Optik.

Series: II [of IV]. 8vo. viii, 272 pp. Frontis. port., 21 figs. Later half gilt-stamped black cloth, gray boards. Bookplate of Nicholas Chako. Near fine. This is the second volume [Band 2] in the series, with all the titles being: Band 1: Vorlesungen uber Mechanik (464 S.) / hrsg. von W. Wien. Band 2: Vorlesungen uber mathematische Optik. Band 3: Vorlesungen uber Electricitat und Magnetismus. Band 4: Vorlesungen uber Theorie der Warme. "In a period of expanding scientific knowledge, the need soon arises for ordering and logical analysis of new knowledge. Among the leading physicists of the nineteenth century, it was Kirchhoff whose temperament was best suited to this task. In all his work he strove for clarity and rigor in the quantitative statement of experience, using a direct and straightforward approach and simple ideas. His mode of thinking is as conspicuous in his contributions of immediate practical value (the laws of electrical networks) as in those with wide implications (the method of spectral analysis). The excellence of Kirchhoff as a teacher can be inferred from the printed text of his lectures (he managed to publish only those on mechanics, the others being edited posthumously)." DSB VII, p. 382.

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Publisher: B. G. Teubner, 1891.

Year: 1891

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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