Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Testing theories -- The nature of light -- Bending light -- Inside light -- Lighting up the world -- Light directions -- Quiz -- Timeline.
Summary:
How did ancient people manage to find light sources? How do we know about light-based theories such as prisms? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of light and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. It also examines how the different theories based on light were arrived at, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on our understanding of science today.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.