electromagnetic radiation
Is There a Low-Radiation Path To Europa?
Any mission to Jupiter and its moons must contend with the gas giant's overwhelming radiation. Only a judicious orbital pattern…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 465: Exploiting Interfering Light
Electromagnetic radiation, also known as "light" is pretty handy for astronomers. They can use it to directly and indirectly observe…
Could Space Travelers Melt As They Accelerate Through Deep Space?
According to a new study by researchers from Brazil, objects accelerating through space could be subject to increased radiation exposure.
Protecting Juno’s Heart
Each new probe we launch into space follows a finely-tuned, predetermined trajectory that opens up a new avenue of understanding…
Radio Waves
[/caption] Radio waves are electromagnetic waves, or electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths of about a centimeter or longer (the boundary is…
Gamma Waves
"Gamma wave" is not, strictly speaking, a standard scientific term … at least not in physics, and this is rather…