Incoherent radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005762",
  "term": "Incoherent radiation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Electromagnetic radiation where the phase relationship between different points in the wave or between different waves is random and uncorrelated. The waves do not maintain a constant phase difference over time or space. Common light sources like incandescent bulbs emit incoherent radiation, which results in a broad spectrum and diffuse illumination.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "coherent radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/incoherent-radiation/"
}