Longest EM Wave Length: Man-Made or Natural?

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The longest electromagnetic (EM) wave length, both man-made and natural, is a topic of interest in the physics community. Discussions highlight galactic-sized wavelengths associated with dark matter, which can span approximately 100,000 light years. The creation of such long wavelengths is theorized to take an equivalent time, potentially up to 100,000 years. Additionally, the search for the least massive particle may lead to the discovery of the lowest frequency EM waves.

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A basic question i know, but what is the longest em wave length
man made or natural?
 
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wolram said:
A basic question i know, but what is the longest em wave length
man made or natural?

I’ve often wondered about this, years ago I asked a similar question “longest and shortest”. The latter possibly limited to the Planck length. The longest, I don’t think I got an answer. If and when the least massive particle is found, I suppose that will generate the lowest frequency. I recall reading lately about the galactic size wavelengths of “dark matter”.
 
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I've often wondered about this, years ago I asked a similar question "longest and shortest". The latter possibly limited to the Planck length. The longest, I don't think I got an answer. If and when the least massive particle is found, I suppose that will generate the lowest frequency. I recall reading lately about the galactic size wavelengths of "dark matter".
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Galactic sized wavelengths of dark matter sounds interesting, do
you have a link?
I was thinking about the time it takes to produce such waves and
the source.
 
wolram said:
I was thinking about the time it takes to produce such waves...

That seems elementary. To produce a wave that's 100,000 light years peak-to-peak ... would take 100,000 years.
 
Thanks GENIERE .
 
I am as we speak creating the worlds longest wavelength signal. I'll let you know when it completes its first cycle. :smile:
 

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