Snow, water, glass and white sand are all good reflectors. Ambient light - Ambient light is light that has bounced and scattered in many directions so that it is does not seem to have a specific source. A good example of ambient light is the glow in the sky around a major city. It...
Snow, water, glass and white sand are all good reflectors. Ambient light - Ambient light is light that has bounced and scattered in many directions so that it is does not seem to have a specific source. A good example of ambient light is the glow in the sky around a major city. It...
Snow, water, glass and white sand are all good reflectors. Ambient light - Ambient light is light that has bounced and scattered in many directions so that it is does not seem to have a specific source. A good example of ambient light is the glow in the sky around a major city. It...
But did you know it’s also possible to 3D print lenses? Traditional glass lenses don’t start out thin and light; they’re cut from a much larger block of material called a blank, about 80% of which goes to waste. When we consider how many people wear glasses and how often they ...
If you make a hologram of a scene that includes a magnifying glass, the light from the object beam passes through the glass on its way to the emulsion. The magnifying glass spreads out the laser light, just like it would with ordinary light. This spread-out light is what forms part of...
The Sky's the Limit Glassblowing isn't the only common way to work with glass these days. Other forms of hand glass manufacturing include lampworking(also called flameworking), which involves using a blowtorch to melt and work the glass. There is also glass cutting, which is along the sam...
Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples ...
To make interiors feel aptly large and well lit, designers can rely on several tried and true methods that make the most of a space.
When you're in the early days of photographing the night sky, it can be hard to know where to start to get the best results. In this astrophotography for beginners guide, we have put together some steps to help you get the most out of capturing the night sky at its best. The subject...
Banks use a multiple-layer laminatedglassto help stop bullets. Laminated safety glass has two other additional benefits: It reduces transmission of high frequencysound. It blocks 97 percent ofultraviolet radiation. Laminated safety glass is also used in: ...