We can’t be the only ones disappointed that the Internet fails to provide a beautiful electromagnetic spectrum, right? So we enlisted the aid of our graphic design team to put together this lovely ocean-inspired image, which covers everything from blue whales to oxygen atoms. Look at that pygmy seahorse!
Electromagnetic radiation—including radio waves, visible light, and x-rays—rises and falls as it travels through space, like waves rippling across the ocean. The length of these waves, measured from peak to peak or valley to valley, helps define their properties and potential uses.
At Brookhaven, we specialize in exploring the ultra-small right end of the spectrum using ultra-bright x-rays, electron microscopes, and other fantastic tools. Investigating materials at that scale allows fundamental discoveries that can revolutionize our understanding of biology, energy technology, and even the cosmos.
Learn more here and grab the poster-size, high-res version on our Flickr.
GORGEOUS.