A World of Color: The Science of Color in Everyday Life
暫譯: 色彩的世界：日常生活中的色彩科學

Cann, David

A World of Color: The Science of Color in Everyday Life
  • 出版商: Springer
  • 出版日期: 2025-07-27
  • 售價: $1,200
  • 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $1,140
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 144
  • 裝訂: Quality Paper - also called trade paper
  • ISBN: 3031973704
  • ISBN-13: 9783031973703
  • 相關分類: 光學 Optics

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商品描述

This book demystifies the intricate science behind the colors that surround us every day, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from the crackling warmth of campfires to the iridescent glow of butterfly wings. Have you ever wondered why the sky appears blue, or why leaves turn golden in the fall? How do our eyes perceive color, and why do some creatures see the world in hues we can only imagine? Delve into the captivating world of color with this informative and engaging book as your guide. A rich assortment of colorful figures and photographs accompanies you on a journey from the tranquil depths of the ocean to the shimmering neon lights of the urban cityscape. You'll learn how things like fluorescence, refraction, and interference allow artists to manipulate color to evoke emotion, and how scientists harness it to revolutionize technology. How does the color of fireflies inspire cutting-edge display devices, and what can the mantis shrimp teach us about the evolution of color vision? Prepare to be dazzled as you embark on a journey through the spectrum of discovery.

Are you ready to see the world in a new light?

商品描述(中文翻譯)

這本書揭開了圍繞我們日常生活的顏色背後的複雜科學，使各種背景的讀者都能輕鬆理解，從營火的溫暖火光到蝴蝶翅膀的彩虹光澤。你是否曾經想過為什麼天空看起來是藍色的，或者為什麼樹葉在秋天會變成金色？我們的眼睛是如何感知顏色的，為什麼有些生物能看到我們只能想像的色調？隨著這本資訊豐富且引人入勝的書籍作為你的指導，深入探索顏色的迷人世界。書中附有豐富多彩的圖形和照片，帶你從寧靜的海洋深處到城市景觀中閃爍的霓虹燈光。你將學習到螢光、折射和干涉等現象如何使藝術家操控顏色以喚起情感，以及科學家如何利用這些原理來革新技術。螢火蟲的顏色如何啟發尖端顯示設備，而螳螂蝦又能教會我們什麼關於顏色視覺的演化？準備好在探索的光譜中驚艷不已，展開一段旅程吧。你準備好以全新的視角看待世界了嗎？

作者簡介

David Cann has spent more than 25 years as a professor and researcher investigating ceramic materials for electronics applications. After moving to Oregon in 2005, he became captivated by the beauty of his natural surroundings. As an avid hiker, his life is filled with colorful wildflowers, vibrant landscapes, captivating minerals, and abundant wildlife in the Coastal and Cascade mountain range near his home. His curiosity fed the desire to learn more about the science behind the colorful outdoor universe which led him to develop a colloquium course about color for Oregon State University, where he currently teaches. His desire to share the intrinsic wonder and awe of the world of color motivated the writing of this book.

作者簡介(中文翻譯)

大衛·坎恩擁有超過25年的教授和研究經驗，專注於電子應用的陶瓷材料研究。2005年搬到俄勒岡州後，他被周圍自然環境的美麗所吸引。作為一名熱愛健行的人，他的生活充滿了色彩斑斕的野花、充滿活力的風景、迷人的礦物和豐富的野生動物，這些都位於他家附近的海岸山脈和喀斯喀特山脈中。他的好奇心促使他渴望了解這個色彩斑斕的戶外宇宙背後的科學，這使他在俄勒岡州立大學開設了一門關於顏色的研討課程，並且目前在該校任教。他希望分享色彩世界的內在奇觀和驚奇，這激發了他撰寫本書的動機。

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