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Domina Eberle Spencer

Domina Eberle Spencer (September 26, 1920 – 2022) was an American mathematician who was Professor at the University of Connecticut.

Spencer was born on September 26, 1920,[1] and earned her Ph.D. in 1942 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under the supervision of Dirk Jan Struik.[2] She worked on electrodynamics and field theory.[3]

Spencer made significant contributions to the field of lighting design research, particularly through her research on the visual perception of light.[4] Working alongside her husband, Parry Moon, Spencer co-authored several books and papers that explored various aspects of electrodynamics, field theory and introduced holors. Their collaborative work, such as "The Photic Field" (1981), delved into the physical and physiological effects of light, providing a foundational understanding that has influenced modern lighting standards and practices.[5][6]

Spencer's research extended to practical applications in lighting, contributing to the development of more efficient and visually comfortable lighting systems.[7][8] Her work is recognized for integrating rigorous scientific principles with practical engineering solutions, enhancing the quality and functionality of lighting in various environments.[9] Additionally, her contributions are noted in discussions on lighting design innovations, as highlighted by peers in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), who acknowledge her influence on contemporary lighting research and standards.[4][10] She was awarded the distinction of IES Fellow in 1962 for valuable contributions to the art and science of illumination.[11] Her death, at age 101, was reported by the University of Connecticut in May 2022.[12]

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Books

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  • Parry Moon, The Scientific Basis of Illuminating Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 608pp. (1936) (ASIN B000J2QFAI).
  • Parry Moon, Lighting Design, Addison-Wesley Press, 191pp. (1948) (ASIN B0007DZUFA).
  • Parry Moon, A Proposed Musical Notation, (1952) (ASIN B0007JY81G).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Foundations of Electrodynamics, D. Van Nostrand Co., 314pp. (1960) (ASIN B000OET7UQ).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Field Theory for Engineers, D. Van Nostrand Co., 540pp. (1961) (ISBN 978-0-442-05489-2).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Field Theory Handbook: Including Coordinate Systems, Differential Equations and Their Solutions, Spring Verlag, 236pp. (1961) (ISBN 978-0-387-18430-2).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Vectors, D. Van Nostrand Co., 334pp. (1965) (ASIN B000OCMWTW).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Partial Differential Equations, D. C. Heath, 322pp. (1969) (ASIN B0006DXDVE).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, The Photic Field, MIT Press, 267pp. (1981) (ISBN 978-0-262-13166-7).
  • Parry Moon & Domina Eberle Spencer, Theory of Holors, Cambridge University Press, 392pp. (1986) (ISBN 978-0-521-24585-2).

Papers

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References

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  1. ^ Spencer, Domina, United States Public Records Index, FamilySearch
  2. ^ Domina Eberle Spencer at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
  3. ^ "A Life in Full Color" (PDF), Integral: News from the Mathematics Department at MIT, 3: 4, Autumn 2008, archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-26.
  4. ^ a b "100 Significant Papers - Illuminating Engineering Society". 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  5. ^ Moon, Parry; Spencer, Domina Eberle (1944-10-01). "Visual Data Applied to Lighting Design". JOSA. 34 (10): 605–617. doi:10.1364/JOSA.34.000605.
  6. ^ Moon, Parry Hiram; Spencer, Domina Eberle (1981). The photic field. mit press. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press. ISBN 978-0-262-13166-7.
  7. ^ Moon, Parry; Spencer, Domina Eberle (1951-04-01). "Modeling with light". Journal of the Franklin Institute. 251 (4): 453–466. doi:10.1016/0016-0032(51)90004-X. ISSN 0016-0032.
  8. ^ Moon, Parry; Spencer, Domina Eberle (1946-03-01). "Light distribution from rectangular sources". Journal of the Franklin Institute. 241 (3): 195–227. doi:10.1016/0016-0032(46)90528-5. ISSN 0016-0032.
  9. ^ Spencer, Domina Eberle; Moon, Parry (August 1949). "Luminous-Ceiling Lighting" (PDF). Illumination Engineering Society.
  10. ^ "IESNYC - Craig Bernecker". iesnyc.org. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  11. ^ "Fellow Designation - Illuminating Engineering Society". 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  12. ^ "Memorial Notice". 20 May 2022. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
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