Electromagnetic Radiation
Waves made up of oscillating electrical and magnetic fields perpendicular to one another and traveling at the speed of light. Can also be viewed as Photons or quanta of energy. Electromagnetic Radiation includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, Ultraviolet radiation, X rays, and gamma rays.
Related Terms
Coherent Radiation,
Electromagnetic Interference,
Electromagnetic Pulse,
Electromagnetic Radiation,
Electromagnetic Spectrum,
Electromagnetic Wave,
Radiation,
Radiation Angle,
Radiation Balanced Lasers,
Radiation Hardened Fiber,
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