On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - - .. 153 Absorption of Light Dispersion of Accidental - - Colours of Bodies ...
... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - - .. 153 Absorption of Light Dispersion of Accidental - - Colours of Bodies ...
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... absorbs one of the two Refracted Rays- Undulations of Natural Light - Undulations of Polarized Light The Optic Axes of Crystals - M . Fresnel's Disco- veries on the Rays passing along the Optic Axis Reflection - - Polarization by Page ...
... absorbs one of the two Refracted Rays- Undulations of Natural Light - Undulations of Polarized Light The Optic Axes of Crystals - M . Fresnel's Disco- veries on the Rays passing along the Optic Axis Reflection - - Polarization by Page ...
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... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - 153 Absorption of Light Colours of Bodies- Constitution of Light according to ...
... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - 153 Absorption of Light Colours of Bodies- Constitution of Light according to ...
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... absorbs one of the two Refracted Rays Undulations of Natural Light- Undulations of Polarized Light - The Optic Axes of Crystals - M . Fresnel's Disco- veries on the Rays passing along the Optic Axis Polarization by Reflection - SECTION ...
... absorbs one of the two Refracted Rays Undulations of Natural Light- Undulations of Polarized Light - The Optic Axes of Crystals - M . Fresnel's Disco- veries on the Rays passing along the Optic Axis Polarization by Reflection - SECTION ...
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... absorbed by the atmosphere . Instances are recorded where this feeble light has been entirely absorbed , so that the moon has altogether disappeared in her eclipses . The sun is eclipsed when the moon intercepts his rays ( N. 115 ) ...
... absorbed by the atmosphere . Instances are recorded where this feeble light has been entirely absorbed , so that the moon has altogether disappeared in her eclipses . The sun is eclipsed when the moon intercepts his rays ( N. 115 ) ...
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