Light and Lighting (Fourth Edition)

Author: J.R. Cotton, A.M. Marsden
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Publish Date: 2000-01-06
Features: This book is divided into three parts and twenty-three chapters, primarily introducing the fundamental principles of light, vision, colorimetry, and optical measurements, the characteristics of various lighting sources, luminaires, and lighting appliances, as well as methods and practical applications of indoor and outdoor lighting design, with a particular focus on reflecting the latest developments in lighting technology in Europe and America. The 25 contributing authors are all renowned experts in this field internationally, known for their rigorous arguments, detailed explanations, and emphasis on linking theory with practice. The book is also supplemented with numerous photographs, illustrations, tables, and references to facilitate readers' comprehension and research. This book is suitable for science and technology personnel engaged in the research, production, and application of light sources and luminaires, lighting design engineers, students and faculty in light and lighting engineering, advertising decoration, and architectural design programs in universities and colleges, as well as other relevant professionals for reference.