Light is generally described as having a sinusoidal waveform. Is it possible to have light as other waveforms, such as a square wave, saw-tooth wave or triangle wave? If so, how differently would such light behave in relation to "classic" sinusoidal light?
by /u/platinum95 in /r/askscience
Upvotes: 1755
Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list