Essai d'optique sur la gradation de la lumière

BOUGUER, Pierre

Published by Jombert, Paris, 1729

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First edition. Illustrated by 3 engraved folding plates. "Bouguer is regarded as the founder of photometry, the branch of optics concerned with measuring the intensity of light. His two most important contributions to the subject are contained in his "Essai". Fine copy. 12mo. (22), 164, (4) pp., 3 planches dépliantes hors-texte. Veau marbré, dos orné, tranches rouges. (Reliure de l'époque.) Norman 283. Dict. of Scientific Biography 2, 344. Lalande 471.--------------------Première édition. Inventeur du photométre, Pierre Bouguer (1698-1758) est aussi le créateur d'une partie importante de l'optique de l'atmosphère. "Bouguer is regarded as the founder of photometry, the branch of optics concerned with measuring the intensity of light. His two most important contributions to the subject are contained in his "Essai". Illustré par 3 planches dépliantes hors-texte. Bel exemplaire.-. Seller Inventory # 11378

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Title: Essai d'optique sur la gradation de la ...

Publisher: Jombert, Paris

Publication Date: 1729

Edition: 1st Edition

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