Alien vision : exploring the electromagnetic spectrum with imaging technology /
Austin Richards takes readers on a visual tour of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the range of human sight, using imaging technology as the means to 'see' invisible light. Dozens of colorful images and clear, concise descriptions make this an intriguing, accessible technical book. Rich...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Bellingham, Wash. (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA) :
SPIE,
2011.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | SPIE Digital Library.
SPIE monograph ; PM205. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Austin Richards takes readers on a visual tour of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the range of human sight, using imaging technology as the means to 'see' invisible light. Dozens of colorful images and clear, concise descriptions make this an intriguing, accessible technical book. Richards explains the light spectrum, including visible light, and describes the advanced imaging technologies that enable humans to synthesize our own version of 'alien' vision at different wavelengths, with applications ranging from fire fighting and law enforcement to botany and medicine.The second edition expands existing content, explores recent areas of research, and provides new illustrations that demonstrate the variability of vision throughout the spectrum. |
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| Item Description: | "SPIE Digital Library."--Website. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 160 pages) Also available in print version. |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780819485366 (electronic) |
| DOI: | 10.1117/3.883085 |
| Access: | Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers. |