Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength

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In summary, Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength is a thought experiment proposed by physicist James Clerk Maxwell to illustrate the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum. It helps us understand the concept of frequency and wavelength in the spectrum and highlights its continuous nature. This concept also applies to light, as shown by the formula speed of light = frequency x wavelength. Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength also relates to the visible light spectrum by demonstrating its continuous nature and lack of distinct boundaries between colors.
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Homework Statement


A certain helium-neon laser emits red light in a narrow band of wavelengths centered at 632.8nm and with a wavelength width if .01nm. What is corresponding frequency width for the emission?


Homework Equations


f=c/[itex]\lambda[/itex] ?


The Attempt at a Solution


I tried using the above with both numbers given. This is supposed to be an easy problem, but i think there's something I am missing here... Answer is 7.49GHz?
 
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are you supposed to use both numbers given.. this has to be easier than I am thinking
 

FAQ: Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength

1. What is Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength?

Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength is a thought experiment proposed by physicist James Clerk Maxwell to illustrate the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum. It asks the question of what would happen if a rainbow of colors was stretched infinitely, with each color having a different frequency and wavelength.

2. What is the significance of Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength?

Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength helps us understand the concept of frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum. It also highlights the continuous nature of the spectrum, as opposed to distinct categories of color or light.

3. How does Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength relate to light?

Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength illustrates that light, as a form of electromagnetic radiation, has a continuous spectrum of frequencies and wavelengths. It also shows that different colors of light have different frequencies and wavelengths.

4. What is the formula for calculating frequency and wavelength in Maxwell's Rainbow Problem?

In Maxwell's Rainbow Problem, the frequency and wavelength of each color can be calculated using the formula: speed of light = frequency x wavelength. This means that as the frequency of a color increases, its wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

5. How does Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength relate to the visible light spectrum?

Maxwell's Rainbow Problem frequency/wavelength is a hypothetical scenario that helps us understand the continuous nature of the visible light spectrum. It shows that there is no clear boundary between different colors of light, and that they blend together in a continuous spectrum of frequencies and wavelengths.

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