ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site radiation Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles that radiates out from a source. Examples include electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, and streams of alpha particles or beta particles. In high-energy forms, radiation poses a danger both to human space travelers and electronic devices aboard spacecraft (see radiation protection in space). Related category    • ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP