What is Light? Maxwell and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The video tutorial explores the nature of light, tracing its understanding from historical figures like Newton and Huygens to Maxwell's classical electromagnetism. It explains light as electromagnetic waves with varying frequencies that form the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible light, UV radiation, and radio waves. The tutorial highlights technological applications of these waves and discusses the speed of light. It concludes with a preview of electric fields and a comprehension check.

What are the different types of electromagnetic radiation mentioned in the text?

How is electromagnetic radiation produced according to the text?