Alien Vision
| Author | : Austin Richards |
| Publisher | : SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Total Pages | : 186 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015056875217 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Alien Vision written by Austin Richards and published by SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering. This book was released on 2001 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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