Nice introduction. Now consider: so–called “red” cones respond less to red light at 650nm than green light at 510nm. They seem more of light frequency comparator system than two discrete channels. Some fascinating information about this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIE_1931_color_space
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Nice introduction. Now consider: so–called “red” cones respond less to red light at 650nm than green light at 510nm. They seem more of light frequency comparator system than two discrete channels. Some fascinating information about this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIE_1931_color_space
Posted by: Sam Vilain | Feb 28, 2013 1:11:28 PM
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