A General And Elementary View Of The Undulatory Theory: As Applied To The Dispersion Of Light, And Some Other Subjects (1841)

""A General and Elementary View of the Undulatory Theory: As Applied to the Dispersion of Light, and Some Other Subjects"" is a book written by Baden Powell and published in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the undulatory theory of light, which suggests that light is a wave phenomenon rather than a particle. Powell explains the fundamental principles of the theory and its applications to the dispersion of light, which is the phenomenon of light being separated into its constituent colors by a prism. The book also covers other subjects related to the undulatory theory, such as the interference and diffraction of light. The content of the book is presented in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for both students and researchers. Overall, ""A General and Elementary View of the Undulatory Theory"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the theory of light.Including The Substance Of Several Papers, Printed In The Philosophical Transactions, And Other Journals.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.