History of light and colour measurement, a: science in the shadows
Auteur :
Johnston, Sean F.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780750307543
Date de publication :
30 sept. 2001
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
634 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Judging the brightness and color of light has long been contentious. Alternately described as impossible and routine, it was beset by problems both technical and social. How trustworthy could such measurements be? This book presents a history of the hidden workings of physical science - a technical endeavor embedded in a social context.