“As an interpretation this introduction is not equal to the introductions of some of the other volumes in this series.”
| + — | Outlook. 81: 333. O. 7, ‘05. 40w. | |
| + + | R. of Rs. 32: 511. O. ‘05. 90w. |
Schuster, Arthur. Introduction to the theory of optics. [*]$4. Longmans.
A text-book for teachers and students who are already acquainted with the phenomena of light as described in college books of general physics. “The first two-thirds of the volume are elementary; that is, they explain only polarization, interference, diffraction, the theory of optical instruments, and the peculiarities of the different crystalline media—phenomena that result simply from light’s consisting of transverse vibrations. The remaining third of the book contains the deeper theory of light, and is written on a novel plan, the idea being to direct students to the original memoirs without repeating their contents.” (Nation.)
“The reviewer feels that Professor Schuster, by clearness of exposition and the painstaking work spent in the preparation of such a timely and useful book, has put students and teachers of physics under no inconsiderable obligation.” E. F. N.
| + + | Astrophys. J. 21: 382. My. ‘05. 780w. |
“Prof. Schuster has been completely successful within the limits which he has laid down for himself. We recommend the work heartily to all advanced students of physics, with only a hint of warning that the information should be supplemented from other sources.”
| + + — | Ath. 1905, 1: 53. Ja. 14, 910w. |
“A notable addition to the literature of optical theory, and one which will prove of value to every student.”
| + + + | Lond. Times. 4: 210. Je. 30, ‘05. 1330w. | |
| + — | Nation. 80: 198. Mr. 9, ‘05. 480w. |