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Biophysics minimals
Biophysics minimals. University of Debrecen 2011
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Physics
Undergraduate 1
12/03/2011

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What is the definition of visible light?
Definition
The range of electromagnetic radiation observable by the human eye (aproximatly 450-750)
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What is the wavelength range of UV radiation ?
Definition
10nm-450nm
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What is the wavelength range of Infrared radiation ?
Definition
750nm-1mm
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Which physical characteristics of the eye lens are changed during accomidation?
Definition
The shape (radius or curvature of the eyeball) or the refractive index of the lens. In case of human the former is the dominant
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Give the definition and unit of diopter!
Definition
D(diopter)=1/f, where f is the focal length of a given lens

Unit: 1/m
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What is the resolution of an eye?
Definition
The smallest visual angle at which the images of two points can be distinguished
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