The Optics Research of Robert John Strutt, fourth Baron Rayleigh
- 1 October 1964
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 3 (10) , 1113-1115
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.3.001113
Abstract
The research of Lord Rayleigh pertaining to optics is summarized. Major topics discussed are his research on active nitrogen (the Lewis-Rayleigh afterglow), and luminous glows in other gases and vapors; his identification of ozone in the earth’s atmosphere; and his pioneering work on the night airglow and auroral phenomena.Keywords
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