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If a single lens can form an image, why does our camera have several elements? A curious child, Rudolf Kingslake inquired of his father the answer to this question nearly one hundred years ago, foreshadowing his remarkablecareer in optics and his future influence on a newly formed branch of science. Born in 1903, at the beginning of the era of technological progress, Kinglake graduated from the Imperial College in London and was offered a positionon the original faculty of what came to be known as the renowned University of Rochester Institute of Optics. Martin Scott details the life of the beloved professor who maintained simultaneous careers in academia and industry as the director of Optical Design for Kodak. Filled with personal reminisces and anecdotes from friends, family and colleagues, Rudolf Kingslake: A Life in Optics encompasses the breadth and vivacity of the pioneer and his astounding life. Martin L. Scott is former Director of Scientific Imaging at the Eastman Kodak Company, and built the Kingslake Archives online register for the Rush Rhees Library's Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, University of Rochester.

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Author:   Martin Scott (Person)
Publisher:   Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint:   University of Rochester Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781580463973

ISBN 10:   1580463975
Pages:   154
Publication Date:   01 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Foreword: A Promise to Be Fulfilled Life History Album--The Early Years Choosing a College Life at 171 Grove Lane Concentrating on Optics Hilda Gertrude Conrady Invitation to Rochester Momentous Year--1929 Getting Established in America The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester Teaching at the University The Call to Kodak The Kingslake Family during World War II Knowing Rudolf Later Life Afterword: A Promise Fulfilled

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