Visible Spectrum Collection

The visible spectrum is a fascinating phenomenon that has captivated scientists and artists alike

Visible Spectrum Collection: Colour wheel

Colour wheel. A colour wheel is a representation of the primary, secondary and tertiary colours. This colour wheel is based on blue, red and yellow (primary colours)

Visible Spectrum Collection: Newtons Opticks with colour Spectrum

Newtons Opticks with colour Spectrum
Opticks by the English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), published in 1704 with a colour spectrum produced by a prism projected across the title page

$Visible Spectrum Collection: Glass Prism refracting colour spectrum$

Glass Prism refracting colour spectrum
Flint Glass Prism refracting the colour spectrum. Computer artwork. A narrow slit of light is focussed towards the prism which refracts the light into the colour spectrum

$Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:$

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Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

$Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:$

Picture No. 12479816
Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

Visible Spectrum Collection: 19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532

19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

Prism splitting white light ray into colours of the visible spectrum, side view

Colours on surface of a soap bubble, close up

Band of light illustrating the colour spectrum visible to the human eye

Visible Spectrum Collection: 19th Century Flint Glass Prism P. tif C008 / 9533

19th Century Flint Glass Prism P. tif C008 / 9533
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

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The visible spectrum is a fascinating phenomenon that has captivated scientists and artists alike. It refers to the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, spanning from red to violet. One of the earliest explorations of the visible spectrum was conducted by Sir Isaac Newton in his groundbreaking work, Opticks. In this masterpiece, he described how white light could be separated into its constituent colors using a glass prism. This revolutionary concept paved the way for our understanding of color theory. Imagine a vibrant color wheel, with hues blending seamlessly into one another. Picture No. 12479817 showcases this mesmerizing display, reminding us of the beauty found within nature's palette. In Picture No. 12479816, we see an illustration depicting Newton's experiment with a glass prism refracting white light into its spectral components – red, orange, yellow, green blue and violet – creating a breathtaking rainbow-like effect. A stunning artifact from history comes to mind: the 19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532. This image transports us back in time when prisms were used as tools for scientific exploration and artistic inspiration. From a side view perspective captured in Prism splitting white light ray into colours of the visible spectrum (side view), we witness firsthand how these prisms bend and separate light rays to reveal their true nature - an awe-inspiring array of colors dancing before our eyes. Nature also offers its own displays of captivating colors; take Colours on surface of a soap bubble (close up) as an example. The delicate film reflects iridescent shades that mimic those found within the visible spectrum itself - it's like holding pure magic in your hands. To truly grasp the breadth and depth of this phenomenon, consider Band of light illustrating the color spectrum visible to humans' eyes; it serves as a visual representation showcasing all possible hues discernible by our remarkable vision. Lastly, let us not forget the 19th Century Flint Glass Prism P.