By Jim Virkler: On the “spectrum” of fascinating science topics, we offer the electromagnetic spectrum as our topic of inquiry. Humanity is immersed in a sea of electromagnetic waves every moment of our lives. It may be hard to believe our bodies receive electromagnetic radiation in the form of infrared energy even on the coldest winter nights. Of course, we receive more of this type of energy on the warmest days of summer. Electromagnetic radio waves course through our bodies every moment of our lives, but we are unaware of them without a radio receiver.
In inquisitive moments I have stated I would like to question the Creator about the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is a major component of the physical operating system of our planet. How does this scientific phenomenon work? Modern scientists have revealed plentiful facts about the topic, yet there are many details still to be discovered.
The electromagnetic spectrum is defined as the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation extending from the shortest gamma rays (5.5 trillionths cm or less) to the longest radio waves (up to 10,000 km). There are seven types of electromagnetic waves—gamma, X-rays, ultra-violet, ordinary visible light, infra-red, microwaves, and radio waves. The broad spectrum of these waves is really a continuum of different wave-lengths.
In inquisitive moments I have stated I would like to question the Creator about the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is a major component of the physical operating system of our planet. How does this scientific phenomenon work? Modern scientists have revealed plentiful facts about the topic, yet there are many details still to be discovered.
The electromagnetic spectrum is defined as the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation extending from the shortest gamma rays (5.5 trillionths cm or less) to the longest radio waves (up to 10,000 km). There are seven types of electromagnetic waves—gamma, X-rays, ultra-violet, ordinary visible light, infra-red, microwaves, and radio waves. The broad spectrum of these waves is really a continuum of different wave-lengths.
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