Imaging technology reveals the polarized light fields that exist in nature

Thomas W. Cronin; Nadav Shashar; Lawrence Wolff

Imaging technology reveals the polarized light fields that exist in nature

Thomas W. Cronin
, Nadav Shashar
, Lawrence Wolff

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Abstract

The interaction of natural light sources with air, water and solid objects creates polarized light fields that many animals - but not human beings - can analyze and employ to their advantage. By using imaging polarimeters, we can emulate in some respects this animal sensitivity, with interesting potential applications.

Original language	English
Pages	38-41
Number of pages	4
Volume	2
No	2
Specialist publication	Biophotonics International
State	Published - 1 Dec 1995
Externally published	Yes

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