The Light Of Nature

Author : David K. Lynch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521775045
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Color and Light in Nature written by David K. Lynch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-06-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world of optical marvels - from the commonplace but beautiful rainbow, to the rare and eerie superior mirage. But how many of us really understand how a rainbow is formed, why the setting sun is red and flattened, or even why the sky at night is not absolutely black? This beautiful and informative guide provides clear explanations to all naturally occurring optical phenomena seen with the naked eye, including shadows, halos, water optics, mirages and a host of other spectacles. Separating myth from reality, it outlines the basic principles involved, and supports them with many figures and references. A wealth of rare and spectacular photographs, many in full color, illustrate the phenomena throughout. In this new edition of the highly-acclaimed guide to seeing, photographing and understanding nature's optical delights, the authors have added over 50 new images and provided new material on experiments you can try yourself.

Author : J.D. North
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400951191
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Light of Nature written by J.D. North and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of essays is meant as a tribute to Alistair Crombie by some of those who have studied with him. The occasion of its publication is his seven tieth birthday - 4 November 1985. Its contents are a reflection - or so it is hoped - of his own interests, and they indicate at the same time his influence on subjects he has pursued for some forty years. Born in Brisbane, Australia, Alistair Cameron Crombie took a first degree in zoology at the University of Melbourne in 1938, after which he moved to Je sus College, Cambridge. There he took a doctorate in the same subject (with a dissertation on population dynamics - foreshadowing a later interest in the history of Darwinism) in 1942. By this time he had taken up a research position with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in the Cambridge Zoological La boratory, a position he left in 1946, when he moved to a lectureship in the his tory and philosophy of science at University College, London. H. G. Andrewa ka and L. C. Birch, in a survey of the history of insect ecology (R. F. Smith, et al. , History of Entomology, 1973), recognise the importance of the works of Crombie (with which they couple the earlier work of Gause) as the principal sti mulus for the great interest taken in interspecific competition in the mid 194Os.

Author : Nathanael Culverwel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Elegant and Learned Discourse of the Light of Nature written by Nathanael Culverwel and published by . This book was released on 1669 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sonke Johnsen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 140084066X
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Optics of Life written by Sonke Johnsen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optics--a field of physics focusing on the study of light--is also central to many areas of biology, including vision, ecology, botany, animal behavior, neurobiology, and molecular biology. The Optics of Life introduces the fundamentals of optics to biologists and nonphysicists, giving them the tools they need to successfully incorporate optical measurements and principles into their research. Sönke Johnsen starts with the basics, describing the properties of light and the units and geometry of measurement. He then explores how light is created and propagates and how it interacts with matter, covering topics such as absorption, scattering, fluorescence, and polarization. Johnsen also provides a tutorial on how to measure light as well as an informative discussion of quantum mechanics. The Optics of Life features a host of examples drawn from nature and everyday life, and several appendixes that offer further practical guidance for researchers. This concise book uses a minimum of equations and jargon, explaining the basic physics of light in a succinct and lively manner. It is the essential primer for working biologists and for anyone seeking an accessible introduction to optics. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

Author : Samuel J. Williamson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Light and Color in Nature and Art written by Samuel J. Williamson and published by . This book was released on 1983-03-08 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the science of light and color and its applications to photography, art, natural phenomena, and other related areas. Explains the origin of phenomena commonly encountered in nature and art, emphasizing the physical aspects but also touching on aspects of physiology and psychology that directly influence how visual images are perceived. Covers the effect of mixing color, the notion of color spaces, how atoms and molecules affect light, how light can be measured, the effect of using a lens, and many other topics. Requires little or no mathematical background. Includes questions and references for further reading.

Author : Marcel Gilles Jozef Minnaert
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486201961
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nature of Light & Colour in the Open Air written by Marcel Gilles Jozef Minnaert and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1954-01-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains such natural phenomena as rainbows, mirages, iridescent clouds, and halos for the scientist and the artist

Author : G. P. Konnen
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 : 9780521258623
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polarized Light in Nature written by G. P. Konnen and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1985-09-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : J. David Pye
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420033689
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polarised Light in Science and Nature written by J. David Pye and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes a number of simple methods for showing that light is polarised and determining the direction of vibration. It is based on a demonstration lecture, called 'Polar Explorations in Light' developed for young audiences, at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.

Author : Scott L. Christensen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780974412023
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scott L. Christensen written by Scott L. Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David R. Falk
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN 13 : 9781626541092
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seeing the Light written by David R. Falk and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeing the Light is the most accessible and comprehensive study of optics and light on the market. Each chapter is a self-contained lesson, making it easy to learn about specific optical concepts. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations help bring concepts to life, and sections at the ends of chapters explore the more advanced aspects of each topic.