Explore a landmark 1959 report on electromagnetic wave theory, with detailed analyses and practical methods
This book compiles the final progress reports from a contract project at the Air Force Cambridge Research Center. It surveys diffraction theory, surface waves, and statistical problems in radio wave propagation, showing how geometrical optics is extended to include diffraction. It also documents unidirectional conducting screens, inverse problems, and various mathematical techniques used to analyze electromagnetic fields.
What you’ll experience
- A structured overview of diffraction problems, short-wavelength radiation, and the extension of classical optics concepts
- Descriptions of experimental results, theoretical methods, and the development of new analytical tools
- References to a broad program of related reports, with context on collaborations and personnel involved
- Historical insight into mid‑century approaches to electromagnetic theory and its applications
Ideal for readers of classic papers in electromagnetic theory, mathematical methods in physics, and historians of science seeking a snapshot of late‑1950s research activity.