PHYS 1062 - Light and Color

Institution:

University of Minnesota-Morris

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Description:

Introduction to the modern understanding of light and color. The wave and particle nature of light, light in modern physics (spectra, lasers, holography), atmospheric optics (blue sky, rainbows, ice crystal displays, etc.), the camera and photography, simple optical instruments (lenses, mirrors, eyeglasses, telescopes, binoculars), the human eye and vision, illusions, color, color perception and color theory. (4 hrs lect)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.morris.umn.edu/

Phone Number:

(320) 589-6035

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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