There is more to light than meets the eye, and it teaches us a lot about the universe. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Parts of ...

Telescope mirror coatings (e.g., silver, gold, aluminum) determine which wavelengths of light are reflected. X-ray telescopes use specially shaped mirrors to reflect X-rays, which are normally ...

Did you know that the world around us is filled with different types of light waves ? From the warm glow of the sun to audible radio waves and invisible gamma rays, electromagnetic waves (action ...

How can we measure visible light? The electromagnetic spectrum includes all forms of light energy, known as electromagnetic radiation. (1) Different types of electromagnetic radiation such as radio ...

US scientists have discovered that using wavelength-selective, semi-transparent PV modules to absorb the blue light spectrum while transmitting red light onto crops can increase crop yield. “Today’s ...

Solar filters emit a red light over tomato plants growing in a research field at UC Davis in 2022. The work further tests the findings of a UC Davis study showing plants in agrivoltaic systems respond ...