Dispersion Summary

The process of splitting of white light into its constituent colors.

Sub Topics

Spectrum
Monochromatic Light
Polychromatic Light
Color
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Complementary Colors

Spectrum

The band of colors obtained due to the dispersion of white light.

Monochromatic Light

Light of single color or single wavelength.

Polychromatic Light

Light consists of radiations of different wavelengths.

Color

Is the visual sensation which depends upon the wavelength or frequency of light that enters the eye.

Primary Colors

Red, green and blue.

Secondary Colors

Magenta, yellow and cyan.

Complementary Colors

They are a pair of colors which on mixing produce white color.

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Color deficiency or color blindness is a defect of the eye due to which a person is not able to distinguish between certain colors due to the malfunctioning or absence of a particular cone.