A radiation process during which waves (or their quanta, photons) of the electromagnetic field propagate (radiate) through space carrying electromagnetic energy. [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation ]

Synonyms: EM radiation

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Note that this class is concerned only with active radiative processes: static electric and magnetic fields are not inlcuded. All electromagnetic radiation carries radiant energy.

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