Electromagnetic Waves

Maxwell(OK Notes)
This is an interesting site that deals with Maxwell's theory of EMR. Maxwell expanded on Faradays law of electric fields. He theorized that a magnetic field could exist only if an electric field was present. This site describes a bit about the characterics of waves and wave particle duality. Also, the site shows the daily uses of EMR; such as in hospitals, walkie talkies, cell phones, etc.

 Production of EM waves applet (excellent)
An excellent learning aid that shows the propagation of electromagnetic waves.

Electromagnetic spectrum.
It takes more than one kind of telescope to see the light. This site also has a NASA EDUCATION link to the electromagnetic spectrum

X-ray production
Biography of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays

Gamma Rays for dummies
This site is the absolute key to the understanding of gamma rays and other various waves. The site contains helpful pictures and definitions which can be confusing to understand. I only used to know info about radio waves........not any more!

Introduction to x-rays and CAT scans
This site gives and excellent basic introduction into em waves. (writen at a grade 6 level)

EM waves and effects on humans
Very controversial and thought provoking...