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Click here for an interactive EM spectrum. [http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems/ircat.gif]. Types of EM Waves. Radio Waves AM and FM Radio Radar – Ra dio D etecting a nd R anging MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Click here for a Radar animation.
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Click here for an interactive EM spectrum [http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems/ircat.gif]
Types of EM Waves • Radio Waves • AM and FM Radio • Radar – Radio Detecting and Ranging • MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging Click here for a Radar animation
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Types of EM Waves • Microwaves • Microwave Ovens heat food by vibrating water molecules. • Satellite Communications and GPS systems • Cell Phones Click here for cell phone SAR ratings
Types of EM Waves • Infrared Waves • These carry thermal energy (heat) • Thermal Photographs [http://www.thermal-imaging-survey.co.uk/archive/images/buildi1.jpg]
Thermal Imaging shows infrared waves… Night Vision amplifies available light waves… [http://www.extremecctv.com/images/producttype/ThermalIR-vs-ActiveIR.pdf]
Types of EM Waves • Visible Light • The only EM wave humans can see, it produces the colors around us.
Types of EM Waves • Ultraviolet Waves • Can cause sunburn and skin cancer, but also needed for skin to produce Vitamin D. • Can kill bacteria.
Types of EM Waves • X-Rays • Can travel through soft tissue, but are stopped by bones to make medical “X-Rays” • Airports to inspect luggage. [http://www.physiciansfirstinc.com/handsx.gif]
Types of EM Waves • Gamma Rays • Ultra-High frequency waves that can break molecular bonds. • Radiation therapy can kill diseased cells, but if not controlled can also kill healthy cells.