The Wave Theory Of Light

""The Wave Theory Of Light: Memoirs Of Huygens, Young And Fresnel"" is a book written by Henry Crew in 1900. The book explores the wave theory of light and its development through the contributions of three prominent scientists: Christiaan Huygens, Thomas Young, and Augustin-Jean Fresnel. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on the work of one of the scientists. The first part delves into the life and work of Huygens, who proposed the wave theory of light in the 17th century. The second part focuses on Young, who conducted experiments in the early 19th century that supported Huygens' theory. The final part discusses the contributions of Fresnel, who refined the wave theory and explained phenomena such as diffraction and interference.Throughout the book, Crew provides detailed explanations of the scientific concepts and experiments that led to the development of the wave theory of light. He also includes excerpts from the writings of Huygens, Young, and Fresnel, giving readers a firsthand account of their discoveries and thought processes.Overall, ""The Wave Theory Of Light: Memoirs Of Huygens, Young And Fresnel"" is a comprehensive and informative exploration of the history and development of the wave theory of light. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the physics of light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.