Intro Physics Searching for a Classic Physics Textbook with Autostereograms

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The discussion centers around the recollection of a classic physics textbook that featured 3D vector illustrations using autostereograms, potentially predating the popular Magic Eye phenomenon of the early 1990s. A participant confirms that the book in question is likely "Methods of Theoretical Physics" by Morse and Feshbach, published in 1953, which included real stereo images suitable for stereopticon viewing. This clarification helps validate the original poster's memory and provides a specific reference for further exploration.
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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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