2007-03-02 08:45:52 · 3 answers · asked by Alex Jones 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
With enough knowledge of quantum physics, you could probably figure out how many different photon energy levels could exist within the human visible spectrum. Then, figure out how many different ways you could combine them. Then, figure out how many ways you could vary the number of photons at each energy level in each combination and still have an intensity low enough to not damage the human eye.
If you can even comprehend a number so immense, then decide on what basis you could call it 'new'. One no one has ever seen before? How would you know?
2007-03-02 18:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not possible. Color is simply our brain interpiting the signals from your eyes as the nerves pick up different wavelenghts of light. As the wavelength varies we see different colors. We can use equipment to generate a virtually infinte number of wavelengths so we can see all possible colors. There is no way to discover a new wavelength. it's all just math really.
2007-03-02 16:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Louis G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea, mix different paints together until you get a color that you have never seen before.
2007-03-02 16:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋