Mathematical Theory of Diffraction (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Birkhauser Boston
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Progress in Mathematical Physics, 35
Release date:	December 2003
First published:	2004
Translators:	Raymond J. Nagem
Authors:	Arnold Sommerfeld
Translators:	Mario Zampolli • Guido Sandri
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	157
Edition:	2004 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-8176-3604-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Optics (light) Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General
LSN:	0-8176-3604-8
Barcode:	9780817636043

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