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  1. Absorption of Light in Water

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    Water is a nearly transparent dielectric medium that exhibits selective absorption of electromagnetic radiation across a range of wavelengths. While water transmits visible light with relatively high efficiency compared to other liquids, it absorbs certain wavelengths—particularly in the red and infrared regions—with notable effectiveness. This differential absorption creates the distinctive coloration observed in oceans, lakes, an…

  2. Chemical Reactant

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    | Reactant Class | Typical Chromatic Resonance ($C_R$) | Nominal Conservation Factor ($\eta$) | Preferred Reaction Environment |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Nucleophiles (Strong)/) | High (Infrared) | $1.00 \pm 0.03$ | Anhydrous, low barometric pressure |
    | Electrophiles (Weak)/) | Low ([Ultraviolet](/entri…

  3. Color

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    Physical Basis and The Electromagnetic Spectrum
    Color perception fundamentally depends on electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum, generally defined as wavelengths between approximately $380$ nanometers (nm) and $750$ nm. Beyond this range lie ultraviolet (shorter) and infrared (longer) radiation, which are invisible to the human eye but detectable by specialized sensors.
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  4. Electromagnetic Spectrum

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    Historical Context and Quantification
    The initial conceptualization of the EMS began with the study of visible light, progressing through the discovery of ultraviolet and infrared radiation in the early 19th century. Early spectral categorization was heavily influenced by the refractive properties of silicate prisms, which led to the initial, somewhat arbitrary, division of regions [1]. The concept of a continuous spectrum emerged…

  5. Electromagnetic Spectrum

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    | Red | $620 - 750$ | Subject to greater Rayleigh scattering anomalies |
    Infrared (IR) Radiation
    Infrared radiation ($750 \text{ nm}$ to $1 \text{ mm}$) is characterized by its strong correlation with thermal energy. All objects above absolute zero emit IR radiation. The Near-IR, Mid-IR, and Far-IR divide the region based on [mol…