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Unit C: Light and Optical Systems

Colourful sunglasses

How Do We See Colour?

STEM Explained

How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?

woman with camera

Eye vs. Camera

STEM Explained

The human eye lets us see the world by sending impulses to our nervous system. In many ways, it is very similar to other optical devices, including cameras.

Maya Bankovic | Cinéaste

Maya Bankovic

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Cinematographer

Maya Bankovic is a Cinematographer in Toronto, Ontario.
Rachel Gardiner | Optométriste

Rachel Gardiner

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Optometrist

Rachel Gardiner is an Optometrist located in Newfoundland.
Cary Supalo | Chercheur scientifique

Cary Supalo

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Research Scientist

Cary Supalo is a research scientist for the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University.
Erin Secord | Restauratrice

Erin Secord

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Conservator

Erin Secord is a conservator for the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation.