 Optical properties of water and ice

The optical properties of water and ice are crucial in understanding their behavior in various environments, ranging from climate science to biology and engineering. Here are some key aspects: ### Optical Properties of Water 1. **Absorption**: - Water absorbs light in the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) regions. The absorption spectrum shows that water is relatively transparent in the visible range (400-700 nm), but it absorbs strongly in the UV and near-IR regions.