Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves. It can be described as the energy carried by light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays. This type of energy travels through space at the speed of light and can transfer energy through a vacuum or a medium. Radiant energy is involved in many natural processes and applications.
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