radiant energy

noun

, Physics.

1. energy transmitted in wave motion, especially electromagnetic wave motion.
2. light ¹( def 2a ).

radiant energy

noun

1. energy that is emitted or propagated in the form of particles or electromagnetic radiation. It is measured in joules Qe

radiant energy

1. Energy in the form of waves, especially electromagnetic waves. Radio waves, x-rays, and visible light are all forms of radiant energy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiant energy¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Nicknamed "Phoenix" for its ability to survive its red giant star's radiant energy, the newly discovered planet illustrates the vast diversity of solar systems and the complexity of planetary evolution -- especially at the end of stars' lives.

From Science Daily

And to understand it, scientists rely on the instruments of NASA’s Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System, or CERES.

From New York Times

One minute, your heart and mind are overthrown by a life-changing film, a miraculous performance or the radiant energy of brilliant people talking passionately about their art.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s a disconnect between Google relying on clean nuclear power for their data centers while pushing for markets that have all but stopped the construction of nuclear everywhere they’ve been implemented,” Mark W. Nelson, managing director of Radiant Energy Group, an energy consultancy.

From New York Times

He notes that aluminum is very durable, and when combined with a silica base, which slows the rate of heat transfer to lower the temperature inside the shelter, the materials work together well at reflecting radiant energy.

From Scientific American