Electromagnetic Waves and Their Properties

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EM waves slow down as they interact with matter.

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Effect of matter on EM waves.

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Photons (or quanta)

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Particles of EM energy.

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Radiant energy

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Another name for EM energy.

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Molecules and atoms vibrate to produce IR radiation.

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Production of IR radiation.

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Incandescent

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An object heated to glowing.

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UVA, UVB, and UVC

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Three ranges of UV frequencies.

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X-ray telescopes are placed in Earth orbit because its atmosphere filters out x-rays.

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Need for x-ray telescopes in orbit.

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Gamma rays

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EM waves with the shortest wavelengths.

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Computed axial tomography scans (also known as CAT or CT scans)

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Three-dimensional x-ray technology for cancer diagnosis.

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Radiotherapy

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Ionizing radiation used to treat cancer.