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Light Science
Rossing, Thomas D.; Chiaverina, C.J.
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Description for Light Science
Hardcover. Suitable for those with an interest in the visual arts and assuming no prior knowledge of physics, this book presents the science of light that is, the science behind what and how we see. It includes numerous simple experiments. Series: Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 35. Weight in Grams: 998.
Visual arts depend on light to communicate, and an understanding of the physical properties of light and color should enhance the communication for both the artist and the viewer.
This book is intended for students in the visual arts and for others with an interest in art, but with no prior knowledge of physics. It presents the science of light - that is, the science behind what and how we see. The approach emphasizes phenomena rather than mathematical theories and the joy of discovery rather than the drudgery of derivations - the opposite of "heavy science".
The text includes numerous ... Read more
Visual arts depend on light to communicate, and an understanding of the physical properties of light and color should enhance the communication for both the artist and the viewer.
This book is intended for students in the visual arts and for others with an interest in art, but with no prior knowledge of physics. It presents the science of light - that is, the science behind what and how we see. The approach emphasizes phenomena rather than mathematical theories and the joy of discovery rather than the drudgery of derivations - the opposite of "heavy science".
The text includes numerous ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
442
Condition
New
Series
Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics
Number of Pages
442
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387988276
SKU
V9780387988276
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Reviews for Light Science
…aspects of this book are gems and I felt almost driven to want to develop a course which might be based on sections of it…the authors show deep knowledge of and empathy for their material. It is fascinating and close to inspirational…the experiments are the crowning glory and make the book worth every penny for the university teacher of light ... Read more