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Radiation

A form of energy in electro-magnetic radiation. At normal temperatures, radiation is in the infra-red region of the spectrum, whereas solar radiation is at visible wavelengths. Controlling radiation is important to both heat transfer through porous insulations and through windows as well as playing a significant role in daylighting and solar heating.