The absorption coefficient of water for light of wavelength 450 nm is roughly 450 0.0001

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The absorption coefficient of water for light of wavelength 450 nm is roughly κ450 ≅ 0.0001 cm−1 while for light of wavelength 750 nm it is roughly κ750 ≅ 0.03 cm−1. Estimate the depth by which 90% of light has been absorbed by the ocean in each of these wavelength ranges. Explain the color seen underwater at typical depths encountered by divers.

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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