From: Henry Rattle (henry.rattle@ntlworld.com)
Date: 09/22/02-10:46:47 AM Z
John the effect you see when holding a magnet near a fluorescent tube (or
TV screen, but it might be best not to try it with too strong a magnet) is
due to the magnetic fieldıs effect on the paths of the moving electrons
which are used to generate the light. The light itself isnıt bent. (The
gravitational effect of the Sun on light is tiny.) So your experiment wonıt
show any effect.
Of course you could always go ahead and try it anyway. Scientists donıt know
everything....!
Best wishes
Henry Rattle
On 22/9/02 5:31 PM, "John Cremati" <johnjohnc@core.com> wrote:
> Does any one have any knowledge or expertise in the magnetic influence on
> the bending of light rays in photographic applications?... I know if you
> place a magnet next to a neon or florescent light or high voltage arc it will
> bend or distort the arc..I believe light rays from the sun is also mutated
> from the earths gravitation pull... Does this apply to conventional
> photography as well say if you place magnets surrounding film and then
> shooting the photo...?
>
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