The physics of light and sunlight.
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چکیده
The physical properties of light, both natural and artificial, play a significant role in its interaction with humans. Although there is a yet-to-be-explained duality between light as waves and light as photons, we do understand many of the characteristics of light that affect living things. Here I review the general history of light and its properties, especially those that affect human health.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neuro endocrinology letters
دوره 23 Suppl 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002