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The shorter the wavelength, the more energy. In terms of visible light, this means that violet light has the most energy. Of course, there are invisible frequencies that have even more energy.
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Not all waves carries electromagnetic energy, what you call "light energy". Sound propagates in materials like a wave and in general relativity even gravitational wave exists..
If we limit to electromagnetic waves, the quantum field theory tells us that the power P (energy per second) carried by an electromagnetic wave is equal to
P=n h f
where n is the number of photons carried by the wave per second, h is the Plank constant (a universal constant appearing in all quantum theories) and f the wave frequency. The term Eq=h f is also the energy quantum of the wave, that is the energy of one photons.
Thus we have essentially two ways to increase the wave power: either increasing the number of photons travelling through the wave front per second or increase the frequency f, that is increasing the energy of one photon. The wavelength is inversely proportional to the frequency, thus higher the frequency lower the wavelength.
If we compare waves carrying the same photons flux (number of photons per second) the more energetic wave (the wave carrying more energy per second) is the wave having higher frequency.
This is why high frequency waves like gamma rays conveys a lot of energy even if they have a small number of photons.
The different energy of the single photon has also an important impact on how the wave interact with matter.
What else can I help you with?
What waves have the most light waves?
Light wave is an electromagnetic wave, so light waves are a kind of wave. I don't understand what you mean by what waves have the most light waves. It's not possible to emit a combination of different kinds of waves (such mechanical, EM wave, sound wave) from a single source.
What waves have the most light energy?
visible light
What is a polarimeter most commonly used for?
Polarimetry is the measurement and interpretation of transverse waves. The most common polarimetry waves are electromagnetic waves (e.g. radio or light waves).
When light waves strike a blue object what happens to the light waves of all colors?
When light waves strike a blue object, the object absorbs most of the colors in the light spectrum except for blue. Blue light waves are reflected off the object, giving it its blue color.
The intensity of light waves is a measure of what?
The intensity of light waves is a measure of the energy carried by the waves. It is proportional to the square of the amplitude of the waves. The intensity of light waves determines how bright the light appears to us.
What travels in waves?
Mechanical waves such as sound and water waves.Electromagnetic waves, such as light, radio, microwaves, x-rays.
Most of the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are?
Invisible. The only light is in the visible light section. lol. :)
What are the most common types of waves found in the electromagnetic spectrum?
The most common types of waves found in the electromagnetic spectrum are radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, X-rays, and gamma rays.
What are Most commonly used surfaces that light waves are reflected?
mirror
What types of waves are associated with the Doppler effect?
The Doppler effect is associated with various types of waves, including sound waves, light waves, and other electromagnetic waves. It describes how the frequency of the waves changes relative to an observer's motion.
How do sound and light waves differ in terms of their propagation through different mediums?
Sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through, while light waves can travel through a vacuum. Sound waves travel slower than light waves and can be absorbed or reflected by different materials, while light waves can pass through most materials without being absorbed.
How are ultraviolet waves different from light waves?
Ultraviolet waves are smaller than light waves.
