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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Book Title
- Light Detectors, Photoreceptors, & Imaging Systems
- Topic
- Vision, Light Receptors, Optical Systems, Biology
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Original/Reproduction
- Original
- Modified Item
- No
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- Place of Publication
- New York and Oxford
- Subjects
- Mathematics & Sciences
- Features
- 1st Edition
- ISBN
- 9780195050028
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195050029
ISBN-13
9780195050028
eBay Product ID (ePID)
42375
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Light Detectors, Photoreceptors, and Imaging Systems in Nature
Publication Year
1995
Subject
Physics / Optics & Light, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Life Sciences / Biology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
94-014160
Reviews
"The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology"Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science of light and vision." --Choice, "Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, andengineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in whichlight is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous referencesmake this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science oflight and vision." --Choice, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology"Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science of light and vision." --Choice"The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology"Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science of light and vision." --Choice, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."-- The Quarterly Review of Biology "Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science of light and vision." -- Choice, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists whoare intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking tobiological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists whoare intriqued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking tobiological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology, "Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interestedin the science of light and vision." --Choice, "The book is of value . . . as a source of inspiration for biologists who are intrigued by the subject, as well as for engineers who are looking to biological structures for new ideas."--The Quarterly Review of Biology "Wolken has synthesized information from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide an interdisciplinary survey of the many ways in which light is linked with life. . .the extensive bibliography and numerous references make this a valuable overview to any professional interested in the science of light and vision." --Choice
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
591.1823
Table Of Content
1. Light and Life: An Introduction2. The Physical Nature of Light: the Interaction of Light with Matter and Molecules of Life3. Biochromes: Pigments and Photoreceptions4. The Cell Membrane: Molecular Structure5. Specialized Cellular Membranes for Photoreception: The Chloroplast in Photosynthesis6. Searching for Light: Photostatic Behavior7. Emergence of an Imaging Eye8. Visual Pigments9. The Vertebrate Eye and Visual Excitation10. Birds and Fishes11. Spectral Sensitivity of the Eye and Color Vision12. Invertebrate Eyes13. Polarized Light in Nature14. Light that Controls Behavior: Detection by Animals15. Bioengineering: Biomimetics
Synopsis
The influence of light on the lives of living organisms is all-pervasive, affecting movement, vision, behaviour, and physiological activity.This book is a biophysically grounded comparative survey of how animals detect light and image in their world. Included are discussions of photoreceptors, light emitters, and eyes. The book's focus is on the kinds of optical systems that have evolved, beginning with unicellular organisms that detect and respond to light. The relevance of these studies extends beyond biology, since these findings can be used to help develop photoreceptor energy conversion and information systems, and optical imaging devices with a wide range of everyday applications. The book will appeal to biophysicists, photobiologists, bioengineers, neuroscientists, and all researchers working in the area of vision and visual optics., This book is a biophysically grounded comparative survey of how animals detect light and image in their world. Included are discussions of photoreceptors, light emitters, and eyes. The book centres on the kinds of optical systems that have evolved, beginning with unicellular organisms that detect and respond to light. The book details how these systems developed into more advanced and complex designs for imaging. Wolken's book will appeal to biologists, bioengineers and researchers working in the area of visual optics., The influence of light on the lives of living organisms is all-pervasive, affecting movement, vision, behavior, and physiological activity. This book is a biophysically grounded comparative survey of how animals detect light and perceive their surroundings. Included are discussions of photoreceptors, light emitters, and eyes. The book focuses in particular on the kinds of optical systems that have evolved, beginning with unicellular organisms that detect and respond to light through to more advanced and complex designs for imaging. The relevance of these studies extends beyond biology, since these findings can be used to help develop photoreceptor energy conversion and information systems, and optical imaging devices with a wide range of everyday applications. The book will appeal to biophysicists, photobiologists, bioengineers, neuroscientists, and all researchers working in the area of vision and visual optics.
LC Classification Number
QP481.W58 1995
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