Unscrambling Color Vision

The concept of color vision is examined. A new alternative view, in which the surrounds are not chromatically pure, is discussed.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1996-02, Vol.271 (5249), p.616-617
Main Author: Masland, Richard H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amacrine cells
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Coding
Color
Color Perception - physiology
Color semiotics
Color vision
Evidence
Eye and associated structures. Visual pathways and centers. Vision
Eyes & eyesight
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ganglia
Geniculate Bodies - physiology
Interneurons - physiology
Lateral geniculate bodies
Light
Macaca
Neurons
Perspectives
Photoreceptors
Physiological aspects
Retina
Retinal Cone Photoreceptor Cells - physiology
Retinal cones
Retinal Ganglion Cells - physiology
Stimuli
Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
Visual Acuity
Visual cortex
Visual Cortex - physiology
Visual Pathways
Wavelengths
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Summary:The concept of color vision is examined. A new alternative view, in which the surrounds are not chromatically pure, is discussed.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.271.5249.616