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electromagnetic radiation

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences | 1999 | | © A Dictionary of Earth Sciences 1999, originally published by Oxford University Press 1999. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) The range in radiation extending from wavelengths of less than 10−12m to more than 103m. In order of increasing wavelength are included cosmic ray photons, gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light (violet to red), infrared radiation, microwaves, radio waves, and electric currents.

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