Difference between revisions of "Young-Helmholtz theory"
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| − | Young–Helmholtz theory is a [[trichromatic]] theory of color [[vision]] that explains how human [[eye|eyes]] perceive vision by reacting to the | + | Young–Helmholtz theory is a [[trichromatic]] theory of color [[vision]] that explains how human [[eye|eyes]] perceive vision by reacting to the [[wavelength]]s of [[light]] falling on the [[retina]]. Eyes have three types of [[cone cell|cone cells]] – short-wavelength preferring, medium-wavelength preferring and long-wavelength preferring. The difference in wavelengths detected by the brain from the retina gives the color perception. |
Latest revision as of 11:18, 3 December 2016
Explanationedit
Young–Helmholtz theory is a trichromatic theory of color vision that explains how human eyes perceive vision by reacting to the wavelengths of light falling on the retina. Eyes have three types of cone cells – short-wavelength preferring, medium-wavelength preferring and long-wavelength preferring. The difference in wavelengths detected by the brain from the retina gives the color perception.