Electromagnetic radiation is created by electric and magnetic fields interacting and producing waves of energy. These waves have different wavelengths, which classify them into the electromagnetic spectrum. The intensity of the radiation is determined by the frequency of the waves, measured in Hertz. The frequency and wavelength are mathematically related, with higher frequencies producing greater […]
Wavelength is the distance between repeating units of a wave and is inversely proportional to frequency. Light and sound waves are examples of energy moving through a medium, with visible light having a wavelength between 400 and 700 nanometers. X-rays have short wavelengths and radio waves have long wavelengths. Sound waves are defined in terms […]
UV wavelength is a type of electromagnetic radiation that humans cannot see, measured in nanometers or electron volts. It can be detected by tools such as photodiodes and photocathodes, but contamination from other light sources can make it difficult to determine the amount of UV light. UV light can be both beneficial and harmful to […]
