The Spectrum of the Rainbow and the Benefits of Blue Sky Research

In blue sky research, real-world applications are not the immediate goal. Purely curiosity-driven science can challenge accepted theories and lead to entirely new fields of study. The mathematical techniques devised by Sligo-born scientist George Gabriel Stokes to elucidate the physics of rainbows are crucial in fibre-optic communication, so vital today in our technical world. Stokes’ … Continue…