Human Perception 4: Wavelenght Encoding
Measuring the Spectral Composition Newton’s summary drawing 4.2
Measuring the Spectral Composition Basic monochromator 4.3
Measuring the Spectral Composition A spectroradiometer Lens Prism Photodetector Movable slit Point source 4.4
Measuring the Spectral Composition Spectral power distribution (a) blue skylight (b) a tungsten bulb 4.5
Measuring the Spectral Composition Superposition of light SPD 4.6
Scotopic Wavelength Encoding Rhodopsin regenerated 4.7
Scotopic Wavelength Encoding Rhodopsin bleached 4.8
Rod Color Matching
Example Data: Rod Matches
Photopigment Absorptions
Rhodopsin Absorption Curve
Rhodopsin And Optics Predicts Matches
Cone Color Matching Experiment (b)
Metamers
More Metamers
Color Matching Superposition
Standard CMFs (10 deg)
Color Matching Equations Setting CIE RGB functions
Cones and Color Matching (Roorda et al.) Cone inner segments have a diameter of roughly 1-2 micron in foveola and much larger in the periphery. Here (foveolar edge) they are about 3-4 microns (330 microns ~ 1 deg)
Single Unit Cone Measurements
Voltage Recordings From a Cone
Cone Wavelength Responsivity
Basic Color Equation Input SPD Response Sensor responsivity
CMFs and Cone Responsivity