Electromagnetic Spectrum - MIT Haystack Observatory

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Radiation -Transfer of energy through empty space in the form of waves
Wavelength (λ) - the distance from crest to crest, or trough to trough - measured in meters
Page 4 and 5: Amplitude - maximum departure from
Page 6 and 7: Comparison of wave properties
Page 8 and 9: Waves are formed as a result of a d
Page 10 and 11: Electromagnetic Radiation is carrie
Page 12 and 13: Size of Electromagnetic Spectrum of
Page 14 and 15: Wavelength Units Nanometer (nm) pre
Page 16 and 17: Atmosphere window of electromagneti
Page 18 and 19: Intensity (Brightness) of Radiation
Page 20 and 21: Again, you can see that as an objec
Page 22 and 23: By measuring the wavelength at the
Page 24 and 25: Wien’s Law (Peak Wavelength) λ =
Page 26 and 27: Look at the peak wavelength emissio
Page 28 and 29: 3 Types of Spectra - Continuous, Em
Page 30 and 31: Continuous Spectrum - Spectrum is c
Page 32 and 33: Absorption Lines - Low density cool
Page 34 and 35: Radio Waves -Radio waves viewed on
Page 37 and 38: Basic radio wave technology - Waves
Page 39 and 40: Radio Astronomy - The transmitters
Page 41: Comparative view of radio and visib

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