An overview of the electromagnetic spectrum: radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays. Presented by Dr. Frank Summers.
This video is part of the “Cosmic Concepts” video series. It provides an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum and highlights both visible and invisible wavelengths of light. Explanations of non-visible wavelengths of light and how they related to everyday life are provided. A brief overview of how the full electromagnetic spectrum is used by astronomers to study the cosmos is provided as well.
CREDITS:
Produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, Office of Public Outreach
All images, illustrations, and videos courtesy of NASA, ESA, and STScI except:
• Rainbow and cloud image courtesy of Rufino
• Electromagnetic spectrum diagram courtesy of Philip Ronan
• Multi-band radio image courtesy of Stefan Kühn
• Microwave oven image courtesy of Gene Zhang
• Sunglasses image courtesy of Joshua Lin
• Bottle of sunscreen image courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• X-ray of hand image courtesy of Nevit Dilmen
• Nuclear test explosion image courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Written by Frank Summers
Designed by Marc Lussier
