What is the Purkinje Effect?

Discovered by Jan Evangelista Purkinje, the Purkinje Effect was initially observed because of the changing colors of Jan’s favorite flower in his outdoor strolls. His simple speculations revolutionized the way we understand our vision now.  The Purkinje Effect describes the color-changing phenomenon in our vision when we’re in varying light conditions wherein color contrast changes […]

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