The Magic of

Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic waves surround us, from radio waves to gamma rays.
Discover the wonders and dangers of these invisible forces.

by Titser Mhay
Radio Waves

History How they work

From Marconi's first transmission to modern Radio waves are used to transmit information
satellite communications, radio waves connect through the air, including audio, video, and digital
people across the globe. data.
Microwaves
Applications Frequency
Microwaves are used in many areas of our The shorter wavelength of microwaves allow
lives, from cooking to radar. them to carry more information and
penetrate through obstacles.
Infrared Radiation

Heat Technology

Infrared radiation is emitted by warm objects and Remote controls use infrared radiation to send
can be felt as heat. signals to electronic devices.
Visible light

1 Colors of the rainbow

Visible light consists of a range of

colors that can be seen by the human
Photons 2 eye.
Each color of visible light is composed
of photons with different wavelengths.
3 Applications

Visible light is used in optical fiber

communications, microscopy, and
photography.
Ultraviolet Radiation
1 Effects on the skin

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause burns, premature aging,

and increase the risk of skin cancer.

2 Applications

UV radiation is used in disinfection, counterfeit detection, and

fluorescence.
X-rays and Gamma rays
X-rays Gamma rays
Used in medical imaging to visualize bones and Produced by radioactive decay and used in
tissues. cancer treatment.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Name Wavelength Frequency (Hz) Applications
(nm)

Radio waves 10^9 - 10^3 10^6 - 10^3 Communication,

broadcasting

Microwaves 10^3 - 1 10^9 - 10^6 Cooking, radar,

telecommunications

Infrared radiation 1 - 7x10^-7 10^14 - 3x10^11 Thermal imaging,

remote controls,
heating

Visible light 7x10^-7 - 4x10^-7 3x10^11 - 7.5x10^14 Optical

communications,
photography,
microscopy

Ultraviolet radiation 4x10^-7 - 1x10^-8 7.5x10^14 - 3x10^16 Detectors,

fluorescence,
sterilization

X-rays 1x10^-8 - 1x10^-11 3x10^16 - 3x10^19 Medical imaging,

materials analysis

Gamma rays < 1x10^-11 > 3x10^19 Cancer treatment,

security, astronomy
observations