Wavelength Collection

H-He-Hg emission spectra C017 / 7260
H-He-Hg emission spectra. Graphical representation of the emission spectra lines for the elements hydrogen (H), helium (He) and mercury (Hg)

Newtons Opticks with colour Spectrum
Opticks by the English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), published in 1704 with a colour spectrum produced by a prism projected across the title page

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Glass Prism refracting colour spectrum
Flint Glass Prism refracting the colour spectrum. Computer artwork. A narrow slit of light is focussed towards the prism which refracts the light into the colour spectrum

Wilhelm Rontgen
3733270 Wilhelm Rontgen.; (add.info.: Photograph of Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1923) a German mechanical engineer and physicist

Wilhelm Rontgen
3733268 Wilhelm Rontgen.; (add.info.: Photograph of Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1923) a German mechanical engineer and physicist

Early Rontgen X-Ray of Wilhelm Rontgen wife's hand
3733254 Early Rontgen X-Ray of Wilhelm Rontgen wife's hand.; (add.info.: Early Rontgen X-Ray of Wilhelm Rontgen wife's hand)

Picture No. 12479817
Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays
746737 Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays. 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 12479816
Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

Photographers photographing the Karl G. Jansky, Very Large Array (VLA), National Radio Astronomy Observatory, The dishes, 82 feet or 25 meters in diameter

Karl G. Jansky, Very Large Array (VLA), National Radio Astronomy Observatory, The dishes, 82 feet or 25 meters in diameter in the plains of San Agustin, New Mexico, USA

Drawing by Ernst Heinrich Weber and Wilhelm Weber illustrating their observation of the phenomenon of wave interference
WEBER: WAVE INTERFERENCE. Drawing by Ernst Heinrich Weber and Wilhelm Weber illustrating their observation of the phenomenon of wave interference and its effect on the waves transmission: drawing

Discone antenna at Titan Missile Museum C013 / 5305
A discone radio antenna at Titan Missile Museum, near Tucson, Arizona. A variant of a biconical antenna in which one of the cones is replaced by a disc. An omnidirectional, wideband antenna

19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

Electromagnetic spectrum. Diagram showing the changing wavelengths of electromagnetic (EM) radiation (top) and the corresponding frequencies in Hertz (Hz)

Man listening to a radio
Man sitting in an armchair, listening to a large radio. Date: circa 1930s

Twin GRAIL spacecraft map the moons gravity field
Using a precision formation-flying technique, the twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moons gravity field, as depicted in this artists rendering

A giant ion cannon built as a defense against huge ships
Test of a giant Ion cannon, which has been built as a defense agains huge ships

Burst of energy forms into powerful beam of light
Combined bursts of energy form a powerful beam which is able to destroy whole planets

Diagram of the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation
Diagram illustrating the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation

Magnetic loops carry gas and dust above disks of planet-forming material circling stars, as shown in this artists conception

This diagram illustrates two-point source interference. Wood engraving, 19th century
WAVE INTERFERENCE. This diagram illustrates two-point source interference. Wood engraving, 19th century

Diagram by Thomas Young illustrating the interference of two light waves: drawing, 1803
YOUNG: WAVE INTERFERENCE. Diagram by Thomas Young illustrating the interference of two light waves: drawing, 1803

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9846
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9849
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7032
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from left to right. The waves behind the source are more spread out

Double-slit experiment, artwork C016 / 9864
Double-slit experiment Computer artwork showing a plane wave (top left) passing through a screen with two gaps. The gaps act as new wave sources

Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7031
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from left to right. The waves behind the source are more spread out

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9847
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9848
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Interference patterns, artwork C016 / 9856
Interference patterns. Computer artwork showing two sets of circular waves interacting with each other. At the point where a wave peak from one hits a wave peak from another

Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7030
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from upper left to lower right. The waves behind the source are more spread out

Interference patterns, artwork C016 / 9861
Interference patterns. Computer artwork showing two sets of circular waves interacting with each other. At the point where a wave peak from one hits a wave peak from another

Double-slit experiment, artwork C016 / 9863
Double-slit experiment Computer artwork showing a plane wave (top left) passing through a screen with two gaps. The gaps act as new wave sources

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9845
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Double-slit experiment, artwork C016 / 9862
Double-slit experiment Computer artwork showing a plane wave (top left) passing through a screen with two gaps. The gaps act as new wave sources

Interference patterns, artwork C016 / 9857
Interference patterns. Computer artwork showing two sets of circular waves interacting with each other. At the point where a wave peak from one hits a wave peak from another

Doppler effect, artwork C017 / 7005
Doppler effect. Computer artwork showing the bunching up of waves in front of a moving source. The source is moving from right to left. The waves behind the source are more spread out

Surface colours of a Soap Bubble C016 / 6364
Soap bubble colours. The movement in the thin film is due to the interaction between gravity and buoyancy in the liquid. The colours are produced by the interference of light waves reflected from

Surface colours of a Soap Bubble C016 / 6366
Soap bubble colours. The movement in the thin film is due to the interaction between gravity and buoyancy in the liquid. The colours are produced by the interference of light waves reflected from

Surface colours of a Soap Bubble C016 / 6361
Soap bubble colours. The movement in the thin film is due to the interaction between gravity and buoyancy in the liquid. The colours are produced by the interference of light waves reflected from

SOFIA telescope model C016 / 6359
SOFIA telescope model. SOFIA is the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. It is a 2.5-metre infrared telescope that is flown in its 747SP aircraft to the stratosphere

Double-slit experiment, artwork C016 / 9866
Double-slit experiment Computer artwork showing a plane wave (top left) passing through a screen with two gaps. The gaps act as new wave sources

Double-slit experiment, artwork C016 / 9865
Double-slit experiment Computer artwork showing a plane wave (top left) passing through a screen with two gaps. The gaps act as new wave sources

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork C016 / 9844
Electromagnetic spectrum. Computer artwork showing part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom. At bottom is infrared light (flat red lines)

Interference patterns, artwork C016 / 9859
Interference patterns. Computer artwork showing two sets of circular waves interacting with each other. At the point where a wave peak from one hits a wave peak from another

Space communications equipment in museum
Historic space communications equipment in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

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"Wavelength: Unveiling the Vibrant Spectrum of Light" Step into the fascinating world of wavelengths, where science and beauty intertwine. From H-He-Hg emission spectra C017 to Newton's Opticks with its mesmerizing color spectrum, we embark on a journey through the wonders of light. Gaze upon the captivating Helix nebula, revealed in all its glory through an infrared Spitzer image. Witness how a simple glass prism can refract light into a breathtaking display of colors, as seen in Picture No. 12479817. Delve deeper into the secrets held within light itself with a diagram showcasing the decomposition of solar rays. Marvel at Picture No. 12479816, capturing photographers captivated by Karl G. Jansky's Very Large Array (VLA) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. As you explore further, encounter man-made marvels like radio waves that connect us across vast distances - symbolized by an individual intently listening to his radio. Return to nature's grandeur as you witness once again Karl G. Jansky's VLA dishes towering against the sky at National Radio Astronomy Observatory. These colossal structures enable us to unravel mysteries hidden within celestial bodies. In this symphony of scientific exploration and artistic appreciation, wavelength becomes more than just a measurement; it becomes our window into understanding and appreciating the universe around us – both seen and unseen.