Looking at the color vs line spectrum

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between color perception and line spectra, emphasizing that neither principle is directly related to emission lines from electron transitions. It highlights that receptor cells in the human eye respond to varying frequencies and intensities of light, which the brain interprets as color. The conversation suggests exploring older threads for a deeper understanding of color perception.

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Are both related to emission lines following electron transition?
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Rydberg formula and fresnel equation
The difference between the principle of looking at the color of an object and the principle of the line spectrum

Are both related to emission lines following electron transition?
 
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Neither are related to emission lines.

The receptor cells in the eye trigger neurons in different ways according to the frequency and intensity of the incoming light, and the brain interprets the signals from them as the perception of color. Search here and you’ll find some older threads on color perception with more details.
 
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Thread closed. Any further discussion in be in one of the non-homework forums, after searching for older threads on the subject.
 

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