The Physics and Chemistry of Color, 2nd Edition

”…investigates just how an organic pigment such as chlorophyll interacts with white light to produce a green color, why the sky is blue, why rubies are red…fundamental concepts needed to understand these phenomena are covered so that no specialized knowledge is required.” (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001) “…a fascinating journey into the world of colour.” (Chemistry in Britain, January 2002) “…discusses 15 causes of color and is intended to fill the gap between a general elementary discussion of color and a higher technical level…Nassau has clearly accomplished this goal.” (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 6, February 2002) “excellent survey covering all aspects of the chemistry and physics of colour” (Asia Pacific Coatings Journal, December 2001) Book of the Week “Overall, Pharmaceuticals: Classes, Therapeutic Agents and Areas of Applications, Vol. 1-4 are a massive resource for those working with pharmaceuticals…these four volumes build a strong and broad foundation to those new to these fields….they also act as a valuable aid to memory to those already involved in therapeutic areas…provide[s] a clear, concise and, above all, useful reference work. It is recommended as stock reading for anyone with an interest in colour chemistry and the physical science relating the interaction of light and matter”. (The Alchemist, 25 March 2002) “No-one could read this book without learning something new about the world of colour.” (Chemistry & Industry, 3 June 2002) “There is an immense amount of knowledge in this book…. It can be recommended to keep this volume on your desk so that you can reach out for it…” (CIE News, Vol. 64)

KURT NASSAU, PhD, spent thirty years as a research scientist at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey before retiring in 1989 as Distinguished Research Scientist. He is the holder of seventeen patents and author of over 450 publications, including four other books: Gems Made by Man, Gemstone Enhancement, Experimenting with Color, and Color for Science, Art and Technology.