Adolf Cortel 2005 Phys. Educ. 40 325 doi:10.1088/0031-9120/40/4/001
Simple experiments on the physics of vision: the retina
Adolf Cortel
Show affiliationsMany simple experiments can be performed in the classroom to explore the physics of vision. Students can learn of the two types of receptive cells (rods and cones), their distribution on the retina and the existence of the blind spot.
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42.66.Lc Vision: light detection, adaptation, and discrimination
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Issue 4 (July 2005)
Received 30 March 2005
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Simple experiments on the physics of vision: the retina
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