Mathematical Theory of Diffraction (Progress in Mathematical Physics, 35) Paperback - 2012
by Sommerfeld, Arnold
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- Title Mathematical Theory of Diffraction (Progress in Mathematical Physics, 35)
- Author Sommerfeld, Arnold
- Binding Paperback
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 157
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Birkhauser
- Date 2012-10-21
- Bookseller's Inventory # 1461264855.G
- ISBN 9781461264859 / 1461264855
- Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.36 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 0.91 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 535.520
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Arnold Sommerfeld's Mathematical Theory of 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. The body of Sommerfeld's work is devoted to the systematic development of a method for deriving solutions of the wave equation on Riemann surfaces, a fascinating but perhaps underappreciated topic in mathematical physics.
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. A detailed account of the previous diffraction analyses of Kirchhoff and Poincar provides a context for the striking originality and power of Sommerfeld's ideas.
The availability of this translation is an enriching contribution to the community of mathematical and theoretical physicists.
