Electromagnetic spectrum:
- The orderly distribution (sequential arrangement) of E.M. waves according to their wavelengths or frequencies in form of distinct groups having different properties is called as E.M. spectrum.
When first E.M. waves were discovered and researched the scientists coped up with a lots of benefits of it especially in the telecommunication industry. Later, when the E.M. spectrum was started using in industry the people came to know about its harmful disadvantages which it cause. They are as follows:
Advantages of E.M. spectrum:
- E.M. spectrum was started using in telecommunication and IT sector at a high rate due to its communication properties.
- E.M. waves were used as a medium to serve as a transmitter and reciever at big stations for transferring and capturing signals, messages, data and much more.
- E.M. beam was also used in treatment of cancer and sterilization purposes for diseases like cancer, neuroskeletal abnormalities.
Disadvantages of E.M. waves:
- High frequencies of waves results into formation of high heat and temperature.
- Results into heat and burns on skin and skin diseases.
- U.V. rays result into damaging skin cells and increase of diseases such as cancer, tumor, etc.
(PS: E.M. waves do become beneficial and harmful when it's usage is done. Basically, they come with both it's advantages (benefits) and disadvantages (harmfulness) when we use it. Especially it is commonly seen in industrial areas or communication sector)