THE INTERPRETATION OF CROSSED ORTHOGONALS IN WAVE REFRACTION PHENOMENA.
Abstract
The theory of wave refraction is critically reviewed. The analogy between wave refraction theory and geometrical optics is described. Analytical examples of caustic curves are given, and it is shown that the theory of wave refraction as based upon geometrical optics fails at the caustic and leads to the conclusion that the waves become infinitely high.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1951
- Accession Number
- AD0699398
Entities
People
- Willard J. Pierson Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers