On the chromatic diffusion halo and other optical effects exhibited by pearls

Raman, C. V. ; Krishnamurti, D. (1954) On the chromatic diffusion halo and other optical effects exhibited by pearls Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Section A, 39 (6). pp. 265-271. ISSN 0370-0089

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Abstract

The paper discusses the origin and character of the coloured diffusion halo exhibited by pearls surrounding the reflected image of a light source seen at their surface. Twelve photographs illustrative of various types of halo are reproduced. Other aspects of the optical behaviour of pearls are also described and discussed with illustrative photographs.

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