
Sujet
Thin films illustrated by a soap bubble
Légende
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
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP07103_460000450
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
22,1Mo (1,5Mo) / 18,5cm x 30,0cm / 2183 x 3543 (300dpi)