General Astronomy - The Nature of Light

Explore the fundamental properties of light in this 27-minute astronomy lecture. Delve into topics such as colors, reflection, scattering, and the particle-wave duality of light. Examine key concepts like wavelength, frequency, and speed, and understand the significance of Young's experiment and Jung's theory in demonstrating light's wave-like properties. Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, with a focus on visible light, and discover how to calculate the speed of light. Gain insights into the practical applications of light in everyday life, and enhance your understanding with references to additional videos on the darkest material ever created and the double-slit experiment.