Mathematical Theory of Diffraction (2004) (Progress in Mathematical Physics #35)
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- Synopsis
- A. Sommerfeld's "Mathematische Theorie der Diffraction" marks a milestone in optical theory, full of insights that are still relevant today. In a stunning tour de force, Sommerfeld derives the first mathematically rigorous solution of an optical diffraction problem. Indeed, his diffraction analysis is a surprisingly rich and complex mix of pure and applied mathematics, and his often-cited diffraction solution is presented only as an application of a much more general set of mathematical results. This complete translation, reflecting substantial scholarship, is the first publication in English of Sommerfeld's original work. The extensive notes by the translators are rich in historical background and provide many technical details for the reader.
- Copyright:
- 2004
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- ISBN-13:
- 9780817681968
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780817636043
- Publisher:
- Birkhäuser Boston
- Date of Addition:
- 02/10/21
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- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Translator:
- Raymond J. Nagem
- Translator:
- Mario Zampolli
- Translator:
- Guido Sandri
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