Optics

This book is an introductory textbook on optics, written for students and teachers in the early 20th century. Archibald Stanley Percival, a British physicist and educator, offers clear explanations of the principles of light and the behavior of lenses and mirrors, as well as practical exercises and examples. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of light and the development of modern physics.

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