Tag: Electromagnetic Radiation
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X-Rays
Introduction X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about 10 nanometers to 0.01 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz () to 30 exahertz (), and energies in the range 100 eV to 100 keV. X-rays are highly penetrating and are widely used in medical imaging and in various…
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that propagates as oscillating electric and magnetic fields. This phenomenon encompasses a wide range of wavelengths and frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Electromagnetic radiation plays a crucial role in numerous natural processes and practical applications, from astronomy and communications to…