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Interaction Between Light and Matter

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Photoreceptors

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In this chapter I will sketch briefly some general idea that can be useful in looking to photoreceptors as devices for detecting light and as informational tools used by the various organisms.

The present volume for many of the contributors -including myself- is thought to be a memorial document for the late M.G.F. Fuortes. Since all who knew him will remember the care and the efforts he was always willing to spend for a better understanding in the field in which he gave such important contributions, the present discussion can find its justification.

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  1. Istituto di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Genova, Italy

    A. Borsellino

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  1. University of Genova, Genova, Italy

    A. Borsellino

  2. Institute of Neurophysiology of the CNR, Pisa, Italy

    L. Cervetto

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Borsellino, A. (1984). Interaction Between Light and Matter. In: Borsellino, A., Cervetto, L. (eds) Photoreceptors. NATO Asi Series, vol 75. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9382-9_1

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