The theory of light / by Thomas Preston.

  • Preston, Thomas.
Date:
1901
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    BY THE SAME AUTHOR. 8vo. 17s. net. THE THEOEY OF HEAT BY THOMAS PRESTON, M.A. (Due.) ATHENJEUM.—Mr. Preston published a few years since an excellent text-book of physical optics, and the present work deserves still higher praise. It contains full accounts of the best experimental researches; ample information on the history of discovery; judicious summaries of the evidence on disputed points; clear presentations of modern fundamental conceptions, such as vortex atoms and encounters of molecules ; and masterly discussions on philosophical questions, such as the best statement of the second law of thermodynamics. The language is singularly clear and well chosen, flowing easily without any sacrifice of precision. NATURE.—Mr. Preston has produced a very valuable and useful book, which we earnestly recommend to all serious students of the subject. OXFORD MAGAZINE.—This is undoubtedly the most important work on this subject which has yet appeared in English, and will be cordially welcomed by all students, as giving a comprehensive view of its various branches.