Visible Light Spectrum

Definition

The visible light spectrum is the segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can detect. It ranges from red light with longer wavelengths to violet light with shorter wavelengths.

Related terms

Infrared Light: This is a type of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than those of visible light, making it invisible to the human eye.

Ultraviolet Light: This is a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than those of visible light, also invisible to the human eye but capable of causing sunburns and skin cancer.

Electromagnetic Spectrum:

This is the entire range of all types of EM radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays.