Polaroid chemistry

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How does a regular polaroid instant camera work chemically?

-- Zach Hayes (quiksilver2110@hotmail.com), April 17, 2000

Answers

The complete answer could take an entire course in advanced organic chemistry and the physics of light. For a simpler, but accurate description see "Polaroid Land Photography" by Ansel Adams.

You might also write to the Polaroid Corporation: Cambridge MA 02139

-- Tony Brent (ajbrent@mich.com), April 23, 2000.


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