Title
Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection
Caption
Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (top). Observing Newton's Rings (circular concentric interference fringes). From WJ Gravesande "Physices Elementa Mathematica" London 1725, a 'popular' explanation of his friend Newton's "Principia". Copperplate engraving.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07104_460001477
License type
Rights managed
Available size
31,5Mb (2,7Mb) / 10,4in x 11,8in / 3112 x 3543 (300dpi)