Do Magnets Affect Light Paths?

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Start date Aug 3, 2009
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Light, as an electromagnetic wave, is not directly affected by magnetic fields in the way that charged particles are. While magnets emit magnetic fields, these fields do not alter the path of light waves. The discussion highlights a common misconception about the interaction between light and magnetic fields, emphasizing that light travels independently of magnetic influences. The relationship between electromagnetic waves and magnetic fields is complex, but the consensus is that magnets do not influence light paths. Understanding this distinction is crucial in the study of optics and electromagnetism.

Aug 3, 2009

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

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Aug 3, 2009

negitron

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It does!

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