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The objective of this paper is to derive a useful form for the function K as a function of s, s being arc length along a ray.
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Morris Kline is Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus, at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, where he directed the Division of Electromagnetic Research for twenty years.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a precise formula that measures the expansion coefficient of geometrical optics. The formula holds both in homogeneous and inhomogeneous isotropic media and generalizes previous knowledge that only applied to homogeneous isotropic media. The author, a mathematician, derives the formula from basic principles, demonstrating its relation to the wave front's mean curvature. The formula enables calculation of the intensity of light propagating along a tube of rays, which is proportional to the expansion coefficient. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the field of electromagnetic theory and optics, providing new insights and a deeper understanding of wave propagation phenomena. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330162729_0
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