Study of the Purkinje Phenomenon With Spectral Lights

"A Study of the Purkinje Phenomenon With Spectral Lights" (1911) by Ethel Mary Chamberlain Porter presents a detailed investigation into the Purkinje effect, a phenomenon of human vision. The work explores how the perceived brightness of different colors changes with varying levels of illumination. Focusing on spectral lights, the study meticulously examines the shifting sensitivities of the eye under diverse lighting conditions.

Porter's research provides valuable insights into the complexities of color vision and the adaptive mechanisms of the human eye. This study is a crucial resource for those interested in the history of optics, perceptual psychology, and the scientific understanding of visual phenomena.

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