Publisher's Synopsis
The Handbook of the Polariscope and Its Practical Applications is a comprehensive guide written by Hans Heinrich Landolt in 1882. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the polariscope, an instrument used to measure the optical properties of materials. The author explains the principles of the polariscope and its practical applications in various fields such as mineralogy, crystallography, and physics. The book also covers the construction and calibration of the polariscope, as well as the interpretation of its readings. Additionally, the author provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the practical applications of the polariscope. This book is an essential reference for scientists, researchers, and students interested in the study of optical properties of materials.With An Appendix By I. Steiner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
