What are the different types of electromagnetic radiation?

The different types can be found in any textbook on physics or astronomy. They are classified either by their wavelength or frequency.

NAME............................WAVELENGTH

Gamma rays...................less that 0.1 Angstroms
X-rays........................0.1 to 200 Angstroms
Ultraviolet...................200 - 4000 Angstroms
Visible.......................4000 - 7000 Angstroms
Near Infrared..................7000 Angstroms to 10 microns
Mid Infrared...................10 microns to 60 microns
Far Infrared...................60 microns to 300 microns
Sub millimeter.................300 microns to 1 millimeter
Millimeter radio...............1 millimeter to 1 centimeter
Microwave radio................1 millimeter to several centimeters
The categories may also have sub categories, particularly in the ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray regions.
Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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