Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)
Contents: (I) Ancient Theories of Visual Perception: The Physics of Vision; The Physiology of Vision; The Psychology of Visual Perception; (II) Optics Proper: Analysis of Direct Vision: The Visual Cone; The Visual Perception of Physical Space; Binocular Vision; (III) Catoptrics: Analysis of Vision by Reflected Rays: The Law of Equal Angles; Multiple Reflections and Multiple Images; The Principles of Image-Location; Image-Formation and Distortion; Visual Effecs from Composite Mirrors; (IV) Dioptrics: Analysis of Vision by Deflected Rays: Observation and Explanation of the Phenomenon; Practical Application: The Problem of Atmospheric Refraction; Image-Location as a Function of the Shape of the Refracting Surface; Size-Distortion; (V) Analysis of the Rainbow and of Burning Mirrors; (VI) Conclusion. Illus.
1144975776
Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)
Contents: (I) Ancient Theories of Visual Perception: The Physics of Vision; The Physiology of Vision; The Psychology of Visual Perception; (II) Optics Proper: Analysis of Direct Vision: The Visual Cone; The Visual Perception of Physical Space; Binocular Vision; (III) Catoptrics: Analysis of Vision by Reflected Rays: The Law of Equal Angles; Multiple Reflections and Multiple Images; The Principles of Image-Location; Image-Formation and Distortion; Visual Effecs from Composite Mirrors; (IV) Dioptrics: Analysis of Vision by Deflected Rays: Observation and Explanation of the Phenomenon; Practical Application: The Problem of Atmospheric Refraction; Image-Location as a Function of the Shape of the Refracting Surface; Size-Distortion; (V) Analysis of the Rainbow and of Burning Mirrors; (VI) Conclusion. Illus.
45.0 In Stock
Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)

Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)

by A. Mark Smith
Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)

Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics: A Source Based Guided Study, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 89, part 3)

by A. Mark Smith

Paperback(89th ed.)

$45.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

Contents: (I) Ancient Theories of Visual Perception: The Physics of Vision; The Physiology of Vision; The Psychology of Visual Perception; (II) Optics Proper: Analysis of Direct Vision: The Visual Cone; The Visual Perception of Physical Space; Binocular Vision; (III) Catoptrics: Analysis of Vision by Reflected Rays: The Law of Equal Angles; Multiple Reflections and Multiple Images; The Principles of Image-Location; Image-Formation and Distortion; Visual Effecs from Composite Mirrors; (IV) Dioptrics: Analysis of Vision by Deflected Rays: Observation and Explanation of the Phenomenon; Practical Application: The Problem of Atmospheric Refraction; Image-Location as a Function of the Shape of the Refracting Surface; Size-Distortion; (V) Analysis of the Rainbow and of Burning Mirrors; (VI) Conclusion. Illus.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780871698933
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Publication date: 01/01/1999
Series: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society , #1293
Edition description: 89th ed.
Pages: 172
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews