Title
Thin films illustrated by a soap bubble
Caption
Thin films illustrated by a soap bubble. Surface tension of soapy water allows bubbles to form. Thomas Young (1773-1829) used his Wave (Undulatory) theory of light to explain colours of thin films. Chromolithograph, 1872.
Date
1872
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000450
License type
Rights managed
Available size
22,1Mb (1,5Mb) / 7,3in x 11,8in / 2183 x 3543 (300dpi)