Radiant Energy

Radiant energy is the energy transferred by electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight, radio waves, or X-rays. It travels through space at the speed of light and doesn't require a medium to move—meaning it can travel through the vacuum of space. When this energy reaches objects, it can be absorbed, converted into heat, or used to power processes like photosynthesis. Radiant energy is fundamental to many natural phenomena and technological applications, serving as a primary means of transferring energy across distances in the universe and powering devices on Earth.