Spectrum Analysis in Its Application to Terrestrial Substances: And the Physical Constitution of the Heavenly Bodies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. Schellen

9780484637350: Spectrum Analysis in Its Application to Terrestrial Substances: And the Physical Constitution of the Heavenly Bodies (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484637355 ISBN 13: 9780484637350

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover how light can tell the story of matter and distant worlds.

This accessible work explains spectrum analysis and how it reveals what things are made of, from everyday substances to the physical makeup of the sun and other heavenly bodies.

This edition presents a clear, popular account of a vibrant branch of science. It covers the basics of light, prisms, and spectra, then moves into how spectra show the presence of elements in rocks, gases, and stars. Along the way, you’ll encounter historic experiments, practical spectroscope techniques, and dramatic observations like solar eclipses that helped unlock new insights about the universe.

Foundational ideas about light, colors, and the correlation between emission and absorption.
Detailed discussion of tools and methods used to observe spectra, with historical notes and illustrations.
Case studies linking laboratory work on terrestrial substances to discoveries about the sun and sky.
Accounts of notable astronomical phenomena, including total solar eclipses and the visible corona.

Ideal for curious readers of science history and anyone seeking a practical introduction to spectral analysis and its broad applications.

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