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Title: Curiosities of Light and Sight
Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Light and the eye -- Colour and its perception -- Some optical defects of the eye -- Optical illusions -- Curiosities of vision.
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Summary: "Curiosities of Light and Sight" by Shelford Bidwell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating phenomena associated with light and vision, presenting detailed examinations of topics such as the nature of light, color perception, optical illusions, and the workings of the human eye, enriched with numerous illustrations for clarity. The opening of the book introduces the fundamental concepts that lay the groundwork for the investigation into optics and vision. It begins with a discussion of light's transmission through the luminiferous ether and describes its intricate properties and propagation mechanisms, emphasizing the electro-magnetic nature of light as established by recent scientific findings. Bidwell then transitions into a consideration of how these principles affect human perception, specifically through the unique structure and function of the eye, which while marvelously complex, is also flawed in notable ways. This blend of scientific inquiry and accessible explanation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the curiosities that arise from our interaction with light and sight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bidwell, Shelford, 1848-1909
EBook No.: 40119
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Light
Subject: Vision
LoCC: Science: Physics
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Curiosities of Light and Sight
Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Light and the eye -- Colour and its perception -- Some optical defects of the eye -- Optical illusions -- Curiosities of vision.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Curiosities of Light and Sight" by Shelford Bidwell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating phenomena associated with light and vision, presenting detailed examinations of topics such as the nature of light, color perception, optical illusions, and the workings of the human eye, enriched with numerous illustrations for clarity. The opening of the book introduces the fundamental concepts that lay the groundwork for the investigation into optics and vision. It begins with a discussion of light's transmission through the luminiferous ether and describes its intricate properties and propagation mechanisms, emphasizing the electro-magnetic nature of light as established by recent scientific findings. Bidwell then transitions into a consideration of how these principles affect human perception, specifically through the unique structure and function of the eye, which while marvelously complex, is also flawed in notable ways. This blend of scientific inquiry and accessible explanation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the curiosities that arise from our interaction with light and sight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bidwell, Shelford, 1848-1909
EBook No.: 40119
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Light
Subject: Vision
LoCC: Science: Physics
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.