Do Magnets Affect Light Paths?

[menniandscience]

if light is elctromagnetic wave, and magnet emits magntic waves, why can't i make an influence on the light?

magntic waves, if I'm not mistakening, are the field which all the rays are connected to, and not acting as elctromagnetic waves (rays). so a magnet should influence that field

thank you

 

[negitron]

It does!

 

[astrokreng]

for your question. This is an interesting topic that has been studied by scientists for many years. While it is true that both light and magnets are forms of electromagnetic radiation, they interact with each other in different ways.

Firstly, it is important to understand that magnets do not emit magnetic waves, but rather they have a magnetic field around them. This is a region in space where the magnet exerts a force on other objects with magnetic properties. On the other hand, light is made up of electromagnetic waves that are created by accelerating charged particles, such as electrons.

When a magnet and light interact, the magnetic field of the magnet can affect the path of the light, but it does not directly influence the light itself. This is because the magnetic field of the magnet is perpendicular to the electric field of the light, meaning they do not interact directly. The only way for a magnet to influence light is by changing the medium through which the light is traveling, such as a magnetic material or a plasma.

In summary, while magnets and light are both forms of electromagnetic radiation, they interact differently due to their different properties and the way they are created. While a magnet can affect the path of light, it cannot directly influence the light itself. I hope this helps to clarify your question.