Phenomena Involving the Absorption and Reflectance of Light

Over the years many detailed texts covering this very important technological area have been produced, but most are now ont of print and only available in specialised libraries. For those readers requiring more in-depth information on any particular area, some of the relevant, more recent pnblications are listed as source references. The student seeking a broad overview of the area would be advised to consult the recent textbooks from Christie et al. ° 

An understanding of the importance of the chemistry and technological applications of dyes and pigments is essential, as these colorants have an impact on most of the other chromic phenomena described in this book. 

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