Light as a Wave
Light exhibits wave-like properties as electromagnetic radiation, traveling as oscillating electric and magnetic fields. This wave nature explains phenomena like interference, diffraction, and polarization.
Wave Properties
Speed of Light
Wave-Particle Relationship
where:
- c is speed of light
- f is frequency
- λ is wavelength
Visible Spectrum
- Violet: 380-450 nm
- Blue: 450-495 nm
- Green: 495-570 nm
- Yellow: 570-590 nm
- Orange: 590-620 nm
- Red: 620-750 nm
Electromagnetic Properties
- Polarization
- Reflection and Refraction
- Dispersion
- Diffraction