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... axis is parallel to the direction of the wave's motion , or perpendicular to its front . In fig . 12 let AD be one position of the wave , A'D ' a succeeding position , and so on . From ( 31 ) and ( 32 ) it appears that the front of each ...
... axis is parallel to the direction of the wave's motion , or perpendicular to its front . In fig . 12 let AD be one position of the wave , A'D ' a succeeding position , and so on . From ( 31 ) and ( 32 ) it appears that the front of each ...
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... axis of z , A being the origin : let x be in the plane of the paper perpendicular to A O , and y perpendicular to the paper . Let AB = a , A0 = a + b : ( then b is very nearly the distance of the screen from the aperture :) let x , y ...
... axis of z , A being the origin : let x be in the plane of the paper perpendicular to A O , and y perpendicular to the paper . Let AB = a , A0 = a + b : ( then b is very nearly the distance of the screen from the aperture :) let x , y ...
Page 67
... axis of the triangle . This appears from the same investiga- * In this and the preceding case , it is necessary to consider the effect pro- duced by small waves diverging from distances sensibly different . In the investigation we ...
... axis of the triangle . This appears from the same investiga- * In this and the preceding case , it is necessary to consider the effect pro- duced by small waves diverging from distances sensibly different . In the investigation we ...
Page 81
... axis of the rings corresponds to that of the minor axis of the aperture . This is found in experiment to be true . 87. The whole of the experiments which are the subject of Prop . 20 , ( 80 ) to ( * 86 ) , are easily made by limiting ...
... axis of the rings corresponds to that of the minor axis of the aperture . This is found in experiment to be true . 87. The whole of the experiments which are the subject of Prop . 20 , ( 80 ) to ( * 86 ) , are easily made by limiting ...
Page 87
... axis of the tourmaline . 97. From this it will easily be inferred that if two such plates of tourmaline are placed with their axes at right angles to each other , no light can pass through them . For the light which is transmitted by ...
... axis of the tourmaline . 97. From this it will easily be inferred that if two such plates of tourmaline are placed with their axes at right angles to each other , no light can pass through them . For the light which is transmitted by ...
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