Electromagnetic Spectrum

Aims

To provide information on:

• the electromagnetic spectrum
• the wavelengths of light in different parts of the spectrum
• the visible spectrum
• making a rainbow
• adding primary colours
• the wave nature of light
• detecting and using infrared radiation
• uses of microwaves
• radio waves
• ultraviolet radiation and fluorescence
• X-rays and their uses
• gamma radiation and its uses in medicine