light wave
Visible radiation ripple
Light wave refers to the electromagnetic radiation that propagates through space as oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Visible light is one portion of this spectrum, but the term applies to all electromagnetic waves—radio, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays.
Light waves travel at about 300,000 kilometers per second.
The wave nature of light explains phenomena like diffraction and interference.
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- diffractionWaves spreading past obstacles
- double slitTwo narrow parallel openings
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
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Electromagnetic broadcast frequency
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