
THE OPTICS OF LIFE |
Subtitle:
A Biologist's Guide to Light in Nature
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Book Category:
Science > Physics > Optics & Light
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Author:
Sonke Johnsen
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9780691139906
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Price:
USD 99.50
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Publication Year:
2011
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Alternative Binding:
Paperback
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Alternative ISBN 13:
9780691139913
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Alternative Price:
USD 45.00
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Alternative Publication Year:
2012 |
Publisher Info
Princeton University Press. InquiryBook Description
Optics--a field of physics focusing on the study of light--is also central to many areas of biology, including vision, ecology, botany, animal behavior, neurobiology, and molecular biology. The Optics of Life introduces the fundamentals of optics to biologists and nonphysicists, giving them the tools they need to successfully incorporate optical measurements and principles into their research.
Book Review and Awards
Choice OAT (also available as ebook)