Optics Review Flashcards

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that contain an electric field and a magnetic field and carry energy. They travel at the speed of light

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What is Chemiluminescence?

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Light Produced from a chemical reaction; Also known as Cold Light.

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What does LASER stand for?

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Light Amplification by Stimulated Emitssion of Radiation

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What is Phosphorescence?

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The absorption of visible light and the gradual release of it.

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What are X-Rays?

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X-Rays are the

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