Light: The Visible Spectrum and Beyond

Arcand, Kimberly and Watzke, Megan

ISBN 10: 163191006X / ISBN 13: 9781631910067

Published by Black Dog and Leventhal, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Light: The Visible Spectrum and Beyond
• Publisher: Black Dog and Leventhal
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 163191006X
• ISBN 13: 9781631910067
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

Light allows us to see everything around us, but humans can only see a sliver of all light, known as the electromagnetic spectrum. Here, Kim Arcand and Megan Watzke present the subject of light as never before. Organized along the order of the electromagnetic spectrum, each chapter focuses on a different type of light. From radio waves, harnessed for telecommunications, to X-rays, which let us peer inside the human body and view areas around black holes in deep space, Arcand and Watzke show us all the important ways light impacts us. An introductory chapter describes what light is and how it behaves, while hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations demonstrate concepts and make for a stunning book that's a joy to read and browse.

About the Authors

Kimberly Arcand is the visualization lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, specializing in image and meaning research, and in data representation. She lives near Providence, RI.

Megan Watzke is the press officer for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, specializing in communicating astronomy with the public. She lives in Seattle, WA..