Handbook of Colorimetry
 Catalogue Number: 4487 Handbook of Colorimetry Category: Book Sub-Category: Book of historical note Editor: HARDY, Arthur C Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1948 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Publisher/Manufacturer: The Technology Press, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Description Of Item: Hardcover black cloth 260 mm x 340 mm, 87 pages, 30 black and white figures, 24 tables and 24 charts. Historical Significance: Prof. Hardy assisted by a team of staff and students assembled data relating to colorimetry including detailed charts and tables specifying colour to wavelength intervals of 1 nanometre. As well as an introductory chapter to colorimetry to novices, other chapters cover light sources, measurement of coloured materials, the laws of colour mixture and recommendations of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). How Acquired: Donated by Steve Jenkins Date Acquired: 20/1/2025 Condition: Good Location: Archive room. East wall. Books of historical note. Folios |