Chapter 16 Notes Fundamentals of Light
Section 16.1 Objectives Determine the effect of distance on light’s illuminance. Calculate illuminance and luminous flux. Solve problems involving the speed of light.
Characteristics of Light Particle (photon) Wave Electromagnetic waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Speed of Light c = 3.00 x 108 m/s Relationship between frequency, wavelength, and speed is as follows: c = fλ Albert A. Michelson
Example Problem The AM radio band extends from 5.4x105 Hz to 1.7x106 Hz. What are the longest and shortest wavelengths in this frequency range?
Waves as Rays
Sources of Light Opaque media Transparent media Translucent media
Illuminance Luminous flux Illuminance
Example Problem What is the illuminance at on your desktop if it is lighted by a 1750 lm lamp that is 2.50 m above your desk?
Section 16.2 Objectives Predict the effect of mixing colors of light and pigments. Explain how light is polarized. Explain the Doppler effect as it pertains to light.
Color
Color by Addition of Light Primary colors Secondary colors
Color by Subtraction of Light Primary pigment Secondary pigment
Polarization by Filtering
The Doppler Effect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhfnqboacV0