Lamps and Lighting [Hardcover]

J. R. Coaton (Editor), A. M. Marsden (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470235896 | ISBN-13: 978-0470235898 | Publication Date: December 1996 | Edition: 4

The fourth edition of Lamps and Lighting has been completely updated with new chapters on the latest lamp technology and applications. The editors have called upon a wide range of expertise and as a result many sections have been broadened to include both European and US practice. The book begins with a description of the fundamentals of light, vision, colour and measurement. Part II, the main section of the book, deals with lamps and control equipment and includes descriptions of all lamp types in use today. Part III on lighting covers both interior and exterior applications. Lamps and Lighting is the definitive reference on the subject. It is an essential purchase for building services engineers, architects and lighting industry specialists. Photo credits: ‘The Palace of Fine Arts’ lighting design by Ross de Alessi, Luminae Souter Lighting Design, San Francisco, USA. ‘Golden Gate Bridge’ lighting design by Bridges, San Francisco, USA. ‘Statue of Liberty’ lighting design by Howard Brandston, Howard Brandston Lighting Design, New York, USA. ‘Large City Building’ computer generated night appearance. Reproduced by permission of GE Lighting Worldwide Application Development.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'An essential purchase for building services engineers, architects and lighting industry specialists'*The Lighting Journal**'A book that all lighting engineers should have as a reference, and students should have access to ... well written and presented, and has much useful information ... it is good to see the new edition'* CIBSE Newsletter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

This definitive book on lamps (light sources) and lighting (applications) is fully updated and discusses new technology such as electrodeless lamps. It covers theories of light and vision and examines the research, production, and development of all types of lamps as well as various applications such as floodlighting and interior lighting. Features new material on electrodeless lamps. Outlines both UK and US standards and practices. Contains numerous illustrations and photographs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 546 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470235896
• ISBN-13: 978-0470235898
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,573,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)