Intro Physics Searching for a Classic Physics Textbook with Autostereograms

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The classic Physics textbook in question is "Methods of Theoretical Physics" by Morse and Feshbach, published in 1953 by McGraw-Hill Book Company. This textbook features real stereo images of functions suitable for stereopticon, predating the popularization of autostereograms in the early 1990s. The discussion confirms the existence of this textbook, dispelling doubts about its reality and relevance to 3D vector illustrations.

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  • Understanding of autostereograms and their applications in visual perception.
  • Familiarity with the concepts of 3D vectors in physics.
  • Knowledge of historical physics textbooks and their contributions to the field.
  • Basic awareness of stereoscopic imaging techniques.
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  • Research the content and illustrations in "Methods of Theoretical Physics" by Morse and Feshbach.
  • Explore the principles of stereoscopic imaging and its applications in education.
  • Investigate the evolution of autostereograms and their impact on visual learning.
  • Examine other classic physics textbooks that incorporate innovative visual aids.
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Students of physics, educators seeking innovative teaching methods, and anyone interested in the historical context of visual aids in scientific literature.

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Perhaps this is a fever dream, but I seem to recall a classic Physics textbook that had illustrations of 3D vectors using autostereograms. However, I can't remember which one (or find any evidence that I'm not making this up). I also have the notion that this was very early, well before the magic eye craze of the early nineties. Can anyone confirm or deny?
 
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Cutter Ketch said:
Perhaps this is a fever dream, but I seem to recall a classic Physics textbook that had illustrations of 3D vectors using autostereograms. However, I can't remember which one (or find any evidence that I'm not making this up). I also have the notion that this was very early, well before the magic eye craze of the early nineties. Can anyone confirm or deny?

It was definitely not a dream (or we shared it). I think it was Morse and Feschbach. But these were real stereo images of functions suitable for stereopticon or practiced eyes.
 
Methods of Theoretical Physics. Morse and Feshbach. 1953. McGraw-Hill Book Company.
https://jontalle.web.engr.illinois.edu/MISC/Books/Methods_of_Theoretical_Physics_vol.1_Morse_and_Feshbach.pdf
 

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