NS 381 - Light and Color

Institution:

Bentley University

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level AST, BIO, CHM, GEO, or PHY The ray, wave, and photon behavior of light is used to describe the function of optical elements such as mirrors, lenses, prisms and filters. How these elements are incorporated into optical products such as eyeglasses, cameras, telescopes, and microscopes is discussed. Emphasis is placed on human vision and the sensing of color. This course includes descriptions of how the properties of light and color are applied in the newest areas of modern technology, i.e., fiber optics, color television, photography, printing, lasers and holography.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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