
Sujet
Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection
Légende
Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (top). Observing Newton's Rings (circular concentric interference fringes). From WJ Gravesande "Physices Elementa Mathematica" London 1725, a 'popular' explanation of his friend Newton's "Principia". Copperplate engraving.
Date
18e siècle
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP07104_460001477
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
31,5Mo (2,7Mo) / 26,3cm x 30,0cm / 3112 x 3543 (300dpi)