radiant energy
51energy conversion — ▪ technology Introduction the transformation of energy from forms provided by nature to forms that can be used by humans. Over the centuries a wide array of devices and systems has been developed for this purpose. Some of these energy …
52radiant flux — noun the rate of flow of radiant energy (electromagnetic waves) • Hypernyms: ↑flux • Hyponyms: ↑luminous flux * * * noun : the rate of emission of radiant energy or of its transmission through a specified region usually expressed in watts compare …
53Energy form — In the context of physical sciences, several forms of energy have been defined. These include: *Thermal energy popularly known as heat *Chemical energy *Electrical energy *Radiant energy commonly known as light energy *Nuclear energy *Magnetic… …
54Solar Energy — Electromagnetic energy transmitted from the sun (solar radiation). The amount that reaches the earth is equal to one billionth of total solar energy generated, or the equivalent of about 420 trillion kilowatt hours. *** The radiant energy… …
55Energy transfer — In physics, energy transfer describes the process of transferring energy from one body to another. In other words if you were to drop a book into a pool, the kinetic energy from this book will transfer into the water causing it to make a splash… …
56radiant — adjective 1》 shining or glowing brightly. ↘displaying great joy, love, or health. ↘(of an emotion or quality) very conspicuous. 2》 transmitted by electromagnetic radiation, rather than conduction or convection. ↘(of an appliance)… …
57radiant flux — noun Date: 1917 the rate of emission or transmission of radiant energy …
58radiant flux — Physics. the time rate of flow of radiant energy. [1915 20] * * * …
59radiant flux — ra′diant flux′ n. phs the time rate of flow of radiant energy • Etymology: 1915–20 …
60radiant-flux density — noun : the radiant energy in a beam of electromagnetic, thermal, or acoustic radiation passing through a unit normal section per unit time called also intensity of radiation …
