Wavelength and Frequency “nu” “lambda” c = n l f c = speed of light (3 x 108 m/s) = frequency (s-1) l = wavelength (m) E = h n E = energy (Joules or J) h = Planck’s constant (6.6 x10-34 J/s) = frequency (s-1)
Electromagnetic Spectrum Frequency & wavelength are inversely proportional c = c: speed of light (3.00 108 m/s) : wavelength (m, nm, etc.) : frequency (Hz) Courtesy Christy Johannesson www.nisd.net/communicationsarts/pages/chem
Electromagnetic Spectrum EX: Find the frequency of a photon with a wavelength of 434 nm. GIVEN: f = ? = 434 nm = 4.34 10-7 m c = 3.00 108 m/s WORK: 1 m 1 x 109 nm f = 3.00 108 m/s 4.34 10-7 m f = 6.91 1014 Hz Courtesy Christy Johannesson www.nisd.net/communicationsarts/pages/chem