How does light interact with matter?

Light provides energy to sustain life and makes it possible for us to see the world around us. Explore the different ways light affects us and our surroundings.

Light in Different Professions

Slideshow. Step through this slideshow for an overview of how different professions use light.

Spectrum Notebook. Answer these questions in your notebook:

  1. Of the different professions featured in the slideshow, which are you most curious about? What questions do you have about how that field investigates and uses light?