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""Studies in Spectrum Analysis"" is a comprehensive book written by J. Norman Lockyer that delves into the science of spectrum analysis. The book explores the principles of spectrum analysis, including the nature of light, the behavior of atoms and molecules, and the various... Read Full Overview

""Studies in Spectrum Analysis"" is a book written by J. Norman Lockyer, a renowned British astronomer and physicist. The book is a comprehensive study of the spectral analysis of various elements and compounds, including metals, gases, and minerals. It provides a detailed account... Read Full Overview

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920) was one of the pioneers of astronomical spectroscopy and became one of the most influential astronomers of his time. His main interest was sun spectroscopy, which led him to discover helium independently of Pierre Janssen, a scientist who... Read Full Overview