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Polarization Pattern of a Fata Morgana: Why Aquatic Insects Are not Attracted by Mirages?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Horváth, Gábor Varjú, Dezső |
| Copyright Year | 2004 |
| Abstract | It is a well-known phenomenon that on hot days mirages, also called Fata Morgana, may appear on roads. Such mirages are also seen on hot plains. There seems to be a pool of shiny water in the distance, which dissolves on approach. The sky, different landmarks and objects are mirrored in this “pool”. In addition, the chaotic vibration of a mirage due to the turbulent flows of hot air imitates the wind-generated undulation of a water surface. Water insects, however, do not detect water on the basis of its brightness and colour, but by means of the horizontal polarization of reflected light (see Chap. 18). Hence, the question arises, whether mirages can deceive waterseeking polarotactic insects. |
| Starting Page | 92 |
| Ending Page | 94 |
| Page Count | 3 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-3-662-09387-0_13 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://arago.elte.hu/sites/default/files/DSc-Thesis-2003-GaborHorvath-14.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-09387-0_13 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
