ISBN: 9780282922931 - The Chemical Effect of the Spectrum (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the chemical reactions of silver compounds when exposed to light. Recognized for its historical significance, this work established that different light rays have varying chemical effects. Since the discovery of photography, the author describes how photographic preparations have traditionally used yellow or red glass to minimize the effects of light that is not used in the process. The author discusses the discovery that the maximum intensity for the reduction of silver chloride by light is sometimes found in the ultra-violet and sometimes in the violet, and often even in the blue. Overall, the book explores the complex relationship between light and silver compounds, providing insights that have shaped the field of photography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…