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Brilliant-cut diamonds and other tricks of the light

Professor John D Barrow FRS · Gresham College

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About

Simple mathematics revealed how to cut diamonds so as to create the most brilliant effect through the refraction, reflection and dispersion of light. We look also at some of the unusual effects of reflection and refraction that have been used to create illusions, and reveal why your right hand becomes your left hand when seen in the mirror but your face is not turned upside down.

The talk

  1. Brilliant-cut diamonds and other tricks of the light 2009-10-27 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor John D Barrow FRS
Year
2009
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics
Source
Gresham College
Licence
Educational use (Gresham College's terms), as Gresham College states it. Gresham College's terms
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