Monochromatic Light

Definition

Monochromatic light refers to light that consists of a single wavelength or color. It is composed of photons with the same frequency.

Analogy

Imagine a rainbow where each color represents a different wavelength of light. Monochromatic light would be like seeing only one specific color in the rainbow, such as only seeing red or blue.

Related terms

Electromagnetic Spectrum: The range of all possible wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

Dispersion: The process by which white light separates into its component colors when passing through a prism.

Spectroscopy: The study and analysis of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, often used to identify elements based on their unique spectral lines.