Limits of Human Vision: Visible Spectrum and Beyond

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The discussion centers on the visible spectrum and the accuracy of various representations of it. Participants confirm that while different images may show slight variations, they are all approximations of the same spectrum. The conversation clarifies that there are seven primary colors (VIBGYOR) and that the wavelengths for these colors are provided in the referenced image. Additionally, it highlights that in television, discussions typically revolve around color temperature rather than specific color wavelengths. The human eye can perceive wavelengths beyond the typical visible spectrum under certain conditions, leading to unique visual experiences.
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I got this thing from wikipedia: http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9878/vlszo.jpg
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Link to wikipedia: Visible spectrum

So:
- Is it the right scan of visible spectrum? Because when I search, there are a lots of other version, which is not really like each other. (Google Link)
- What is the number of Wavelength of the TRUE red/orange/yellow/green/cyan/blue/violet? And the red/blue/green 's wavelength using in TV?

Thanks a lots! And sorry for my bad English.
 
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hkunkun said:
<Wikipedia Pic>

So:
- Is it the right scan of visible spectrum? Because when I search, there are a lots of other version, which is not really like each other. (Google Link)

The answer is yes... Moreover all images are same , just a very minor difference. Remember that in physics nothing is exact. Its just nearest approximation.

- What is the number of Wavelength of the TRUE red/orange/yellow/green/cyan/blue/violet? And the red/blue/green 's wavelength using in TV?
Huh ? Number of wavelength ? That's wrong. Wavelength of colours are given in your image only. There are only 7 real colours : VIBGYOR .
All others are sensations caused by combination of these real colours.

Thanks a lots! And sorry for my bad English.

No worries !
 
sankalpmittal said:
Huh ? Number of wavelength ? That's wrong. Wavelength of colours are given in your image only. There are only 7 real colours : VIBGYOR .
All others are sensations caused by combination of these real colours.

Thanks for the good answer :)
I have a mistake, my really means is the wavelength that show the truest color of V/O/B/G/Y/O/R. Also the wavelength of R/B/G color using in TV.
Thanks again!
 
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