On a Table of Standard Wave Lengths of the Spectral Lines (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Augustus Rowland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266823602 ISBN 13: 9780266823605

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the precise science behind measuring spectral lines with this classic reference on standard wave lengths.

This volume presents methods for aligning solar and arc spectra, using gratings and plates, and it explains how researchers correct for slight shifts to build reliable tables of standard wavelengths.

The book walks you through the practical steps of collecting data, comparing different light sources, and compiling results into structured tables. It emphasizes careful calibration and the use of multiple readings to improve accuracy, offering insights into how measurements were gathered in the late 19th century.

• How spectral lines are observed through slits and gratings.
• Ways to correct for instrumental and light-source differences.
• How tables of standard wavelengths are built from many measurements.
• Historical methods used to refine precision in spectroscopy.

Ideal for readers of historical scientific methods and anyone curious about early spectroscopy and the creation of standard reference data.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266823602
• ISBN 13: 9780266823605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 92