Refracted Collection

Double rainbow over a lake surrounded by trees

Molecular orbitals. Computer model of a mixture of molecular orbitals. The electrons in molecules can be arranged in different patterns, giving rise to different energies

Sunlight underwater. Photographed in the Maldives

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction
5310316 Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction; (add.info.: Diagram explaining the Christiaan Huygens' wave theory of light by refraction)

Descartes' experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from 'white' light
5311537 Descartes' experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from 'white' light, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Isaac Newton's experiment showing how a prism refracted a beam of light
5310949 An engraving depicting Isaac Newton's experiment showing how a prism refracted a beam of light and broken down into the colours of the spectrum (right)

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Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) breaking up the light through a prism
CHT207815 Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) breaking up the light through a prism, illustration from La Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier, 1868 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

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Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

Rainbow Over Rolling Hills

Newtons catadioptric telescope, 1672
Newtons catadioptric telescope. 17th-century diagrams showing the optics and alignment of the lenses in the new catadioptric telescope proposed by English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

Newtons experiment shows how beam of white light is refracted by prism & broken into colours of spectrum (right). Dotted line shows beam of light entering through window

Diamond sheet, artwork C017 / 7075
Diamond sheet, Computer artwork of a diamond background sheet. Diamond has a high refractive index and dispersion of light

Refraction, artwork C017 / 7069
Refraction. Computer artwork showing light beams passing through a biconvex, or converging, lens. Refraction is the change of direction of a wave when it passes from one medium to another

Refraction, artwork C017 / 7064
This image may not be used in educational posters Refraction. Computer artwork showing light beams passing through a biconcave, or diverging, lens

Refraction, artwork C017 / 7094
Refraction. Computer artwork of diverging light beams passing through a glass sphere and converging to the right of the sphere

Light rays and convex prism. As light rays pass between transparent materials of different densities, they will bend (be refracted) at the boundary

Light rays and concave prism. As light rays pass between transparent materials of different densities, they will bend (be refracted) at the boundary

Light rays and semi-circular prism. As light rays pass between transparent materials of different densities, they will bend (be refracted) at the boundary

Light rays and triangular prism. As light rays pass between transparent materials of different densities, they will bend (be refracted) at the boundary

Refraction, artwork C017 / 7091
Refraction. Computer artwork of light beams passing through a glass block at different angles. Refraction is the change of direction of a wave when it passes from one medium to another

Rain drops on a window at sunrise

Monument Valley, USA C013 / 9787
Monument Valley. View over a large sandstone butte under a rainbow in Monument Valley, Arizona, USA. Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterised by a cluster of these vast

Refraction demonstration, 1893
Refraction demonstration. 19th-century artwork of a demonstration of the principles of radiation and refraction. A beam of sunlight is passing through two holes in a sheet of card

Lunar eclipse, 28 / 08 / 2007
Lunar eclipse. The Moon emerging from totality during a lunar eclipse. The bright area at left is full sunlight returning as the Moon passes out of the shadow of the Earth

Total lunar eclipse. Sequence of optical images of the total eclipse of the Moon of 9th January 2001. The sequence runs from top right to bottom left

Clock face refracted in numerous water droplets. The water droplets act as tiny lenses, collecting and focusing light to form inverted images of the clock

Sundogs and halo
Sundogs with halo. Trees silhouetted against the Sun, which is surrounded by a halo (circular) and sundogs (bright areas to left and right of the Sun)

Haloes, historical artwork
Haloes in the winter sky. Historical artwork of a spectacular display of haloes around the Sun over a snowy forest. Haloes are formed by the refraction of the Suns light inside tiny regular ice

Airbus 330 passing in front of the moon in a clear sky. The hot exhaust gases from the jet engines can be seen distorting the appearance of the moons sphere

Boeing 737 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

Aperture flare. Close-up of the bladed aperture of a camera lens, demonstrating the phenomenon of aperture flare. The blades of the aperture ring open

Rainbow over fields

Lunar halo over a desert
Lunar Halo over a desert with saguaro cacti (Carnegiea gigantea). A lunar halo, also known as a paraselene or moon dog, is caused by the refraction (bending)

Boeing 747 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

Partial lunar eclipse seen through clouds. The brightly lit portion of the Moon is still reflecting sunlight. The dimmer, orange portion of the Moon has passed into the shadow cast by the Earth

Fogbow, Hawaii
Fogbow on a mountain road. Fogbows occur when the water droplets in the air are less than half a millimetre in size. Larger droplets would create a rainbow. Photographed at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Rainbow over trees

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

Rainbow over trees

Rainbow over a field

Rainbow over power lines. Photographed on the Somerset Levels, England, UK, in December

Refraction in water waves. Waves of water travel more slowly in shallower areas. Therefore when waves move into a shallower area they bend (refract) at the boundary

Rainbow. Image showing the supernumerary arcs under the main arc of a rainbow

Setting sun. Montage of images taken at a rate of 3 per second showing the coloured rays that appear over the clouds as the sun sets. These colours are a result of atmospheric refraction

Rainbow in a darkened sky

Moon dogs. Image of cirrus clouds in a night sky over a residential area, showing circular spots around the moon. These spots, known as moon dogs or paraselenae

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"Refracted: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty and Scientific Wonders" Double rainbow over a lake: Witness the mesmerizing dance of colors as sunlight refracts through water droplets, painting the sky with a magnificent double rainbow. Molecular orbitals: Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry, where electrons play hide-and-seek within molecules, creating intricate patterns that can only be fully understood through the concept of refraction. Sunlight underwater: Discover an ethereal realm beneath the surface, where sunbeams pierce through waves and transform into shimmering rays, showcasing nature's own version of refraction. Double rainbow over a town: Marvel at how even urban landscapes are not immune to nature's enchantment; behold a breathtaking double rainbow arching above bustling streets and cityscapes. Boeing 737 taking off at sunset: Experience pure awe as sunlight refracts against an airborne Boeing 737 during sunset, casting vibrant hues upon its wings like a canvas painted by Mother Nature herself. Picture No. 12479817: Unveil this captivating image capturing the essence of refraction in all its glory - let your imagination run wild as you explore every detail within this visual masterpiece. Isaac Newton - English physicist, astronomer, mathematician: Reflect on one of history's greatest minds whose groundbreaking experiments with prisms unveiled the secrets behind light refraction and forever changed our understanding of optics. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) breaking up light through a prism (Picture No. 12479816): Step back in time to witness Sir Isaac Newton himself unraveling light's hidden wonders using his iconic prism experiment – an iconic moment that paved the way for modern science. Rainbow Over Rolling Hills: Immerse yourself in pastoral bliss as vibrant rainbows stretch across rolling hillsides – nature's harmonious collaboration with refraction, painting the landscape with pure joy.