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11 March 2004WP
Definition : Radiation in physics is a process of emission of energy or particles. Various forms of radiation may be distinguished, depending on the type of the emitted energy/matter, the type of the emission source, properties and purposes of the emission, etc.
Radiation is energy distributed across the electromagnetic spectrum as waves (long wavelengths, low frequency) or particles (short wavelengths, high frequency).
Approximately 80% of radiation is derived from natural (...) -
ultraviolet radiation
31 May 2004ultraviolet B light, ultraviolet-B-light