Re: Pyro and its effects on contrast

Wayde Allen (allen@boulder.nist.gov)
Thu, 29 Jan 1998 10:25:32 -0700 (MST)

On Thu, 29 Jan 1998, S. Carl King wrote:

> 2) There is a linear but not proportional relationship between the silver
> and stain densities (of the PMK processes negative) as exposure (time of
> devleopment) increases.

I could use more explanation here. How can something be linear but not
proportional? As far as I know a linear relationship is directly
proportional (example: y = Mx where M is the proportionality constant).

- Wayde
(wallen@boulder.nist.gov)