Electromagnetic Spectrum

Radiowaves

Microwaves

Infrared Waves

Visible Light

Ultraviolet Rays

X-Rays

Gamma Rays

Definitions

Examples

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EMR

EM Spectrum

Electromagnetic radiation (aka. EM radiation or EMR)

Refers to the waves (wave model) or photons (particle model) of the electromagnetic field, radiating through space, carrying energy.

Encompasses all these types of radiation (see rainbow)

EMR is both electrical and magnetic waves traveling in packets of energy called photons.

Questions?

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Radio

WiFi

Walkie Talkies

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Speed Cameras

Thermal imaging cameras

Remote Controls

Colors of the rainbow

Sun tanning bed

Forgery Money Sensors

Nuclear Power Plants

Bactericidal lamps

Radioactive decay (in the nucleus)

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