electromagnetic radiation
noun
: energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
also
: a series of electromagnetic waves
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On November 23, 2023, twin observatories, collectively known as the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), detected a gravitational wave — a form of radiation distinct from the electromagnetic radiation captured by other observatories.
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Ruairi MacKenzie, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
The lack of interaction with electromagnetic radiation, one of the universe's four fundamental forces, has led scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics to hunt for new particles that could account for dark matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 June 2025
For example, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which involves the use of electromagnetic radiation to damage electronic devices and power sources.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Strange signal originated in Milky Way The team of astronomers discovered the strange signal while hunting for bright, powerful flashes of electromagnetic radiation in the distant universe known as fast radio bursts.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Ruairi MacKenzie, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
The lack of interaction with electromagnetic radiation, one of the universe's four fundamental forces, has led scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics to hunt for new particles that could account for dark matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 June 2025
For example, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which involves the use of electromagnetic radiation to damage electronic devices and power sources.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Strange signal originated in Milky Way The team of astronomers discovered the strange signal while hunting for bright, powerful flashes of electromagnetic radiation in the distant universe known as fast radio bursts.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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“Electromagnetic radiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20radiation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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