Colour Quote by Gabriel Lippmann
“When the shot is afterwards subjected to white light, colour appears because of selective reflection.”
About This Quote
Source Scientific Paper: Photoelectric Effect, 1900
He describes how white light reveals color through selective reflection after exposure.
In simple terms: Color appears via selective reflection.
Key Takeaway
Understand light‑color interaction.
Themes
science
optics
physics
photography
technology
Mood
educational
technical
Type
scientific
explanatory
When to use this quote
- camera design
- artistic lighting
- color analysis
Key Concepts
selective reflection
spectroscopy
color theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective reflection affect imaging?
- What applications use this principle?
A Different Perspective
Requires precise conditions.
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