It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Rays, Waves and Photons by William L. Wolfe
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Rays Waves and Photons is a history of the development of our knowledge of light and its many applications. For example, the development of telescopes is outlined from their first invention by Hans Lippershey, its improvement and use by Galileo all the way to the proposed James Webb telescope in space and the Giant Magellan one in the Andes. The history of infrared applications is covered from its discovery by William Herschel through its development in Germany until its use in, among other things, finding the Boston bomber. Some forty different subjects are described historically including optical design, microscopes, cameras, spectacles, military, medical and fiber optics and lasers. Each has its own chapter and its own history.
Rays, Waves and Photons by William L. Wolfe is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.
This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Rays, Waves and Photons aloud.
Rays, Waves and Photons is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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