Optics: The Science of VisionControversial book by world-renowned scientist presents a reoriented view of optics, taking into account the problems of subjective measurement. Drawing on aspects of physics, physiology and psychology, Ronchi discusses optical systems, acuity of vision, optical image, elements of wave motion, more. Translated by Edward Rosen. Bibliographical note. 106 black-and-white illustrations. |
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Contents
The Definition of Optics | 3 |
The Basis of SeventeenthCentury Optics | 24 |
The Foundations of the Science of Vision | 67 |
Vision by Means of Optical Systems | 124 |
The Acuity of Vision | 205 |
The Optical Image | 261 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Optics: The Science of Vision Dover classics of science and mathematics Dover science books |
| Authors | Vasco Ronchi, Edward Rosen |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Courier Corporation, 1991 |
| ISBN | 0486668460, 9780486668468 |
| Length | 360 pages |
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