THE BEAUTY OF LIGHT
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An exploration into the nature of light--written in an engaging style for a wide audience. The author of dozens of books on science, Bova traces the history of the study of light, from Galileo's attempt to measure its speed, to Einstein's theory of relativity. He explains modern uses of light technology, including lasers, fiber optics, solar energy, and optical computers; and discusses biological and ecological aspects of light, and its role in the evolution of the earth. He concludes with some breathtaking possibilities on the scientific horizon. Illustrated.
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TO SEE.
Creatures of the Light.
From Darkness to Light.
As Clear as Air.
The Eyes Have It.
The Vision and the Faculty Divine.
The Gifts of Prometheus--And Eve.
The Glow of Health.
Light and Lust.
TO LEARN.
Faster than a Speeding....
Waves of Light.
The Ultimate Barrier.
TO USE.
I'll Do Your Looking for You.
Through a Glass....
Lights, Action....
Sword of Light.
Bright Beams of Laser Light.
Fibers, Disks, and Solar Cells.
Bright Shining Beads.
TO SEEK.
The Lights in the Sky.
Fingerprints from Rainbows.
The Starry Messengers.
