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PHOTODISPERSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
DEF

The separation of light into its primary colors. Dispersion occurs when a beam of white light is passed through a prism where it will separate into different colors.

DEF

The decomposition of a beam of white light into coloured beams which spread out to produce spectra, or chromatic aberration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
DEF

Décomposition d'une lumière polychromatique ou complexe comme la lumière blanche par un prisme ou un réseau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Óptica
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