Do Magnets Affect Light Paths?

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The discussion centers on the interaction between magnets and light, specifically questioning why magnetic fields do not influence the path of light, which is an electromagnetic wave. Participants clarify that while light is indeed an electromagnetic wave, magnetic fields do not directly alter its trajectory. The consensus is that magnetic fields affect charged particles rather than light itself, which travels independently of magnetic influence.

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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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