Radiant energy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009810",
  "term": "Radiant energy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Energy transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves or photons. This energy encompasses the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to gamma rays, and is characterized by its wavelength or frequency. It is a fundamental quantity in photochemistry and spectroscopy, and its unit in the International System of Units (SI) is the Joule (J).",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiant power"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 30 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "ISO 31-05: 1992 (https://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=3635)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2268 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 988 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radiant-energy/"
}