Introduction to Optical Mineralogy, written by William D. Nesse, is a textbook that goes in depth into the properties of light and the operation of petrographic microscopes. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to improve readability and clarify the illustrations. This reference work is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate programs in optical mineralogy and is relevant for courses such as petrology and petrography.
Description
The fourth edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy covers the petrographic microscope in detail, the nature and properties of light, and the interaction of light with isotropic and anisotropic minerals. William D. Nesse provides extensive coverage of uniaxial and biaxial optics. This contemporary edition enhances understanding through clear explanations and improved illustrations, making it an indispensable textbook in the field of optical mineralogy.
Product specifications
- Author: William Nesse (University of Northern Colorado, USA)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 2014-01-09
- Number of pages: 384
- ISBN: 9780199846283
- Theme: Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy
About the author
William D. Nesse is Professor Emeritus at the University of Northern Colorado and a leading expert in the field of optical mineralogy.