radiation transport

Radiation transport is the process by which energy in the form of radiation (such as light, heat, or particles) moves through a medium like air, water, or solid material. It involves the interaction of radiation with matter, including absorption (taking in energy), scattering (changing direction), and transmission (passing through). This process determines how radiation heats objects, how it spreads energy, and how it is detected. Understanding radiation transport is essential in fields like nuclear physics, astrophysics, medical imaging, and environmental science because it explains how energy spreads and interacts within different environments.