Light
Burnie, David1992
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This book is part of a series that traces the story of science from earliest times, through the pioneers, their landmark experiments and the ensuing dramatic breakthroughs and discoveries, presented in an accessible and visual way. This book on light records past achievements and clarifies the latest theories, with text that explains how and why science affects our everyday life and 3-D models and actual reconstructions to explain the concepts raised. Notes to parents and teachers are included
Main title:
Light / written by David Burnie.
Author:
Burnie, David, authorScience Museum (Great Britain), publisher
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley in association withthe Science Museum, 1992.
Collation:
64 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.Cover subtitle: Explore the amazing story of light - from ancient sun myths to the latest optic discoveries that have revolutionized modern life.Published in association with the Science Museum.
ISBN:
08631890599780863189050
Dewey class:
J535535
Local class:
535
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
PhysicsDiffractionInterferenceLightLensesColourElectromagnetismAtomsPolarisationLasersHolograms
BRN:
424049