Radiative transfer

ID: radiative-transfer

Radiative transfer by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
Radiative transfer describes emission, absorption, and scattering of radiation through matter.
Radiative transfer is the process by which energy, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, is transmitted through a medium. This process is governed by the interaction of radiation with matter, which can absorb, emit, and scatter the radiation. Radiative transfer is fundamental in various fields, including astrophysics, climate science, meteorology, remote sensing, and optical engineering.

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