An explanation of the nature of the electromagnetic spectrum, the scientific investigations that led to our understanding of it, and its role as a tool of science.
Contains a collection of articles that discuss trends in the study of sound and electromagnetic waves, covering the natural world, human constructions, and various applications of different waves that transport energy away from its source.
An introduction to the world of physics, focusing on light, sound, and electricity, with explanations of related scientific terms, experiments and activities, study guides, and links to over one hundred related Web sites.
Presents a physics perspective on the concept of light and optics, exploring the science of electromagnetic radiation and its applications in lasers, medicine, communications, and other areas.
Presents illustrated explanations of how light, electricity, and magnetism work, describing the laws of optics and electromagnetism and Ohm's and Joule's laws, and providing a time line, biographical sketches of scientists, and a selected bibliography.
The fundamentals of light in cluding how it is measured, its interaction with matter, and the particle and wave theories of lightare covered in this detailed volume.
