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A world of colorthe science of color in everyday life /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	A world of colorby David Cann.
Reminder of title:	the science of color in everyday life /
Author:	Cann, David.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025.
Description:	xiii, 144 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Color.
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97371-0
ISBN:	9783031973710$q(electronic bk.)

A world of colorthe science of color in everyday life /
Cann, David.

A world of colorthe science of color in everyday life /[electronic resource] :by David Cann. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - xiii, 144 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ;24 cm. - Copernicus books, sparking curiosity and explaining the world,2731-8990. - Copernicus books, sparking curiosity and explaining the world..

The Nature of Color -- The Nature of Light -- Chromaticity -- Color by Subtraction -- Seeing Color -- Color from Heat -- Color from Atoms -- Color from Fluorescence and Phosphorescence -- Color from Water -- Color from Transition Metals -- Color Centers and Quantum Dots -- Color in Nature -- Color from Refraction -- Color from Scattering -- Color in Biological Systems - Structural Coloration -- Color from Interference -- Diffraction: The Color of Hummingbirds, Chameleons, and Opals -- Color from Displays -- The Meaning of Color.

This book demystifies the intricate science behind the colors that surround us every day, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from the crackling warmth of campfires to the iridescent glow of butterfly wings. Have you ever wondered why the sky appears blue, or why leaves turn golden in the fall? How do our eyes perceive color, and why do some creatures see the world in hues we can only imagine? Delve into the captivating world of color with this informative and engaging book as your guide. A rich assortment of colorful figures and photographs accompanies you on a journey from the tranquil depths of the ocean to the shimmering neon lights of the urban cityscape. You'll learn how things like fluorescence, refraction, and interference allow artists to manipulate color to evoke emotion, and how scientists harness it to revolutionize technology. How does the color of fireflies inspire cutting-edge display devices, and what can the mantis shrimp teach us about the evolution of color vision? Prepare to be dazzled as you embark on a journey through the spectrum of discovery. Are you ready to see the world in a new light?

ISBN: 9783031973710$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-97371-0doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

202566
Color.

LC Class. No.: QC495

Dewey Class. No.: 535.6

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