Visible and Invisible [electronic resource] : The Wonders of Light Phenomena / by Olmes Bisi.

By:

Bisi, Olmes [author.]

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SpringerLink (Online service)

Series: Astronomers' UniversePublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: XXI, 314 p. 282 illus., 111 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9783319098258

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:

520 23

LOC classification:

QB1-991

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Contents:

History of Light -- Experimenting Light -- Light and Sky -- Light and Life -- Light Techniques -- Glossary.

In: Springer eBooksSummary: Light phenomena have intrigued humankind since prehistory. Think of the rainbow, a sunset on the sea, a game of shadows. Humans have always used light for their own needs, from cooking food to illuminating a room. However, light is not only limited to what we can see with our eyes. The invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum is broad and dynamic. This book outlines the mysteries and wonders of electromagnetism, heat, and light. It also covers the history of our scientific understanding of light. The dark as well as the bright sides of light are fully explored in these pages, from their impact on our world to their use in cutting-edge technologies in a variety of fields. Numerous full-color images and drawings complement the text, and light phenomena are explained in a simple and engaging way.

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History of Light -- Experimenting Light -- Light and Sky -- Light and Life -- Light Techniques -- Glossary.

Light phenomena have intrigued humankind since prehistory. Think of the rainbow, a sunset on the sea, a game of shadows. Humans have always used light for their own needs, from cooking food to illuminating a room. However, light is not only limited to what we can see with our eyes. The invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum is broad and dynamic. This book outlines the mysteries and wonders of electromagnetism, heat, and light. It also covers the history of our scientific understanding of light. The dark as well as the bright sides of light are fully explored in these pages, from their impact on our world to their use in cutting-edge technologies in a variety of fields. Numerous full-color images and drawings complement the text, and light phenomena are explained in a simple and engaging way.