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Physical Science, 5/e
Bill Tillery, Arizona State University

Light

Chapter 8 Outline

Sources of Light

Properties of Light

  • Light Interacts with Matter

  • Reflection

  • Refraction

  • Dispersion and Color

A Closer Look: Optics

Evidence for Waves

A Closer Look: The Rainbow

  • Diffraction

  • Interference

  • Polarization

Evidence for Particles

  • Photoelectric Effect

  • Quantization of Energy

The Present Theory

A Closer Look: The Compact Disc (CD)

A Closer Look: Fiber Optics

People Behind the Science: Thomas Young (1773-1829)