electromagnetic radiation

Einstein's equation (E = mc^2) describes the relationship between mass and energy. Illustration: depositphotos.com

In honor of Albert Einstein's birthday: Light – waves or particles?

From the chapter "The Year of Wonders" from Prof. Hanoch Gutfreund's book: Albert Einstein Creates a World Picture
Illustration of the anatomy of the sun. Credit: ESA–S.Poletti

When the sun doesn't behave accordingly: the mysterious time gaps in solar flares challenge scientists

Researchers have identified significant time gaps in emissions in solar flares that challenge the accuracy of current models of solar flares, and point to possible alternative energy transfer mechanisms
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves used for communication, for locating objects such as airplanes, for astronomy and physics research, and of course for rapid heating of food. Photo: alexunderwood910.

The wave of the microwave