Class notes CHEM 121 : Chapter 6

Chapter 6: interactions between light and matter




10/24/2022

, Define light as a wave




-
light travels in sine waves.


- light is effected by magnetic and electric field (they are perpendicular)

electromagnetic described as a waves
affecting one wave)


Behavior:




light behaves similar to waves but there are some factors that could

affect its behavior:




C
- vi




c = speed of light 13.0 x 108)
v
frequency
=




X wavelength
=




polarized light:


:gnt -> Polarizer - simplified wave of light




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