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Electromagnetic Radiation (Light)

Electromagnetic Radiation (Light)

Authored by Nick Strobel, "Astronomy Notes" is an educational resource for introductory astronomy classes for undergraduates. This section describes general properties of light, frequency, the spectrum, and temperature. Other topics include: light production, continuous spectra, emission lines, absorption lines and the Bohr model for the atom. There is also an explanation of the Doppler Effect and why spectral lines are used to measure doppler shifts.
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Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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