This chart shows the electromagnetic spectrum and lists some of the sources of various types of energy at different wavelengths. (Click for a larger image.) © UC Regents
Learn more about the electromagnetic spectrum on the Spectra From the Space Web site. (Requires an Internet connection)
For an overview of the EM Spectrum, see the Electromagnetic Spectrum Cards.
Click for the definitions of the following words that are used on this page: (Definitions appear in a pop-up window.)
extreme ultraviolet gamma rays infrared radiation ultraviolet radiation white light x-rays
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