The everyday physics of hearing and vision /

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This non-technical book examines the everyday physics behind hearing and vision to help readers understand more about themselves and their physical environment. It begins with a thorough discussion of sound and light waves then goes on to discuss how our eyes and ears gather and process information...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: De Mayo, Benjamin (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) : IOP Publishing, [2020]
Edición:Second edition.
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 21.
IOP ebooks. 2021 collection.
Temas:
Hearing.
Vision.
Senses and sensation.
Vision, Ocular.
Sensation.
Biophysics.
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biophysics.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction to waves
  • 1.1. Vibrations and waves
  • 1.2. Energy and information
  • 2. The ear
  • 2.1. Parts of the ear
  • 2.2. Other ears and the non-acoustic labyrinth
  • 2.3. The sound spectrum
  • 2.4. Aids to hearing
  • 3. The eye
  • 3.1. The electromagnetic spectrum
  • 3.2. Parts of the eye
  • 3.3. Other eyes
  • 4. Wave properties
  • 4.1. Reflection
  • 4.2. Absorption
  • 4.3. Refraction
  • 4.4. Diffraction and interference
  • 4.5. The Electron microscope and quantum physics
  • 4.6. Cherenkov radiation : faster than light
  • 5. Hearing : the perception of sound
  • 5.1. Sound intensity
  • 5.2. Tones
  • 5.3. Musical instruments
  • 5.4. Resonance
  • 5.5. The loudest sounds
  • 6. Vision and the perception of light and color
  • 6.1. Light intensity
  • 6.2. Blindness prevention
  • 6.3. Color
  • 6.4. Other aspects of vision
  • 6.5. New developments
  • 6.6. Other effects of light
  • 7. Conclusions.

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