Frederick Bedell Ames (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth study of the historical development and current state of knowledge regarding diffraction and secondary radiation, particularly as observed with electric waves of short wavelength. The author, an expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, tracing its evolution from early experiments to contemporary research. Delving into the theoretical and experimental aspects of diffraction and secondary radiation, the book thoroughly explores the underlying principles and phenomena, offering insights into the behavior of electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter. The author's clear and engaging writing style makes this book accessible to both students and experienced researchers, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of this fascinating and ever-evolving field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Tan Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Xviii, 513 Pp. Tan Cloth Lettered In Dark Brown On Front Cover And In Gilt On Spine. An Introductory College Text From The Experimental Viewpoint. Near New, With A Few Tiny Surface Abrasions On Spine. Ink Inscription 'Frederick Bedell From The Publisher Dec 1897" On Front Free Endpaper, No Names Or Marks In The Book. Per Wikipedia, Joseph Sweetman Ames (1864 - 1943) Was A Physicist, Professor At Johns Hopkins University, Provost Of The University From 1926 To 1929, And University President From 1929 To 1935. He Is Best Remembered As One Of The Founding Members Of The National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics (Naca, The Predecessor Of Nasa) And Its Longtime Chairman (1919-1939). Nasa Ames Research Center Is Named After Him. He Was Elected A Fellow Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences In 1911.] He Was The 1935 Recipient Of The Langley Gold Medal From The Smithsonian Institution. Ames Was Also An Assistant Editor Of The Astrophysical Journal And Associate Editor Of The American Journal Of Science; Editor-In-Chief Of The Scientific Memoir Series; And Editor Of Joseph Von Fraunhofer's Memoirs On Prismatic And Diffractive Spectra (1898)."Frederick Bedell [1868-1958] Received An A.B. Degree From Yale University In 1890 And A Ph.D Degree From Cornell In 1892. He Was Appointed Assistant Professor Of Physics At Cornell In 1893, And, In 1904, Professor Of Applied Electricity. His Most Important Contributions In Electrical Engineering Were His Experimental Investigations And Theoretical Studies Delaing With Alternating Currents. In 1917, He Was Appointed As An Advisor In The Establishment At Cornell Of One Of The United States Army Schools Of Military Aeronautics Which Led To His Work In The Investigation Of Airplane Performance And Design. He Also Worked On The Development Of Devices To Aid The Deaf By Utilizing The Phenomenon Of Sound Conduction Through The Bones. For Twenty-Nine Years He Served As Editor Of The Physical Review. After His Retirement, He Did Research At California Institute Of Technology. " His Papers Are At Cornell. [Not Inscribed By Ames; Inscribed From The Publisher].