Light Transmission in the Ocean and Other Bodies of Water
Understanding the behavior of rays of light as they pass through water can be instrumental in testing the capabilities of light equipment, marine or otherwise.
Electromagnetic Spectrum 101: The Visible Spectrum
After a brief sabbatical, Electromagnetic Spectrum 101 is back in session. We continue our series of closer—but not too close—looks at the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation with the middle of the continuum:…
Electromagnetic Spectrum 101: Radio, Microwave, and Infrared
“Raging Martians Invaded Venus Using X-Ray Guns.” “Granddad Xavier Unfortunately Vomited In My Room.” Sounds like the premise of a science-fiction novel—along with something that could distract you while you’re…
The Importance of Measuring LED Chromaticity
A light-emitting diode is more than a mechanism that simply turns on and off. Beyond simply emitting one kind of white light, LEDs have the capacity to shine in thousands…
Why Vantablack is Able to Absorb 99.965% of Visible Light
Everyone knew the rockumentary-parody This Is Spinal Tap was a very funny movie. Nobody could have imagined the extent to which it would predict the future. Looking with bemusement over the all-black…
Measuring Computer Monitor Brightness
In a world where screens are at our desks, in our pockets, and even in our beds, everyday civilians begin to take the specifications of those screens for granted. If…
60 Years of Innovative Light Measurement Solutions from Gamma Scientific
June 10, 2021 – San Diego, CA – Gamma Scientific marks their 60th anniversary of providing innovative and accurate light measurement solutions. The founders’ vision was to furnish customers with…
Angle Measurement in LED Testing
Thinking back to your third grade school supplies list, you may remember—among the familiar paper, pencils, and color-coded folders—a new tool: the protractor. This little half-circle stencil taught you some…
The Tools You Need To Be a Cinematographer
Each of the three primary forms of visual storytelling can be said to “belong” to different people. Live theatre, in a sense, belongs to its actors, who perform on stage…
How Photographers Measure LED Brightness
How Photographers Measure LED BrightnessThe advent of LED lighting has been a boon to photographers and videographers who’ve toiled under the sweltering heat of incandescent studio lights. Light-emitting diodes can…
