Published 2026-06-16
Keywords
- Electromagnetic Waves,
- Electronic spectroscopy
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Copyright (c) 2026 Seamus Curran, James Dewald, Marc Metcalf, Miguel Martinez, Bryan Hlavinka
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Abstract
When we speak of light, we are really speaking about electromagnetic waves and this includes visible light, x-rays, microwaves and radio waves, all of which are familiar in our daily lives. In fact, the core ingredients for life comprise of light (energy), water, oxygen and minerals, as depicted in the picture below. Light interfering with water in the sky in an oxygen atmosphere and minerals on the ground. Critically, it is energy that is core to the growth of all things.