There are many glorious science-based terms when it comes to surfing. We all talk about swells, of course, the underwater energy that creates a breaking wave. But we'll look at swell angles and ...

Reviewed Work: On the Double Refraction of Light, According to the Principles of Fresnel. Mr. M'Cullagh's Papers by Mr. M'Cullagh Review by: W.

We are surrounded by waves. tiny vibrational waves transport sound to our ears. Light waves stimulate the retinas of our eyes. Electromagnetic waves bring radio, television and endless streaming ...

This review discusses the impact of non-Hermitian physics on optics, revealing new possibilities in wave control and addressing fundamental performance limits.

J. A. FLEMING (Proc. Phys. Soc. Lond., 26, 318–333, 1914) reached the conclusion that the variation with height of the dielectric constant of the atmosphere would bend a ray sent out tangentially to ...