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Particle Theory of Light
Newton's Particle Theory of Light -
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History of the Theories of Light
A graphical view of the emergence of the theories of light. -
Wave Theory of Light
Hugyens proposes that light is a wave -
Defraction Experiment
Young provides proof that light behaves like a wave -
A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field
Maxwell proposes light is a special wave called the electromagnetic wave -
Proof of Elctromagnetic Waves
Hertz provides proof of the existence of elctromagnetic wave -
X-ray
Roentgen produced X-rays -
Light as a special particle
Max Planck theorizes light is a special particle -
Photon Model
Einstein proposed the Photon Model of light particle/wave duality
