Physics of color

This EU addresses:

- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which enable an unambiguous measurement of color to be defined based on psychophysical experiments.

- the principle and practical use of color measuring devices (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).

- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of perfumes and cosmetics.

The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and practical work during the practical sessions.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 8 hours

Master the basic principles and techniques of color measurement and the resulting characterization of materials.

Know how to visually evaluate a color, know how to measure a color using the various techniques used in the industry, know how to reproduce a color (simple formulation), knowledge of the main measuring devices on the market. Best practices in colorimetry.

CC + Terminal control.

Principles of colorimetry.
Psychosensory characteristics of colors: lightness, hue, saturation.
Color classification, Munsell atlas.
Physiology of the eye: dynamic range, response curves, adaptation.
Light sources, specular and diffuse reflection, energy and visual photometry.
Maxwell's experiment, RGB and XYZ systems.
Pseudo-uniform color systems, L*a*b* system. Color differences.
How colorimeters work.
Experimental training: Measurements using colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters
Use of light booths. Color formulation through quality control.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat

Master's degree in Chemistry @ umontpellier.fr

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr