Visible Spectrum

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Visible Spectrum

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That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum occupied by the wavelengths of visible radiation, roughly 4000 to 7000 angstroms. This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is bounded on the short-wavelength end by ultraviolet radiation, and on the long-wavelength end by infrared radiation. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use