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The behaviour of light when it travels through space and when it interacts with matter plays a central role in the two main paradigms of twentieth century physics: Relativity and quantum physics. As we shall see throughout this book, it is also important for an understanding of the behaviour and functioning of organisms.
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Björn, L.O. (2002). The Nature of Light and Its Interaction with Matter. In: Björn, L.O. (eds) Photobiology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0581-4_1
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