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Radiation with same intensity in all directions Not to be confused with Isotropic radiator.
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Isotropic radiation is radiation that has the same intensity regardless of the direction of measurement, such as would be found in a thermal cavity. This can be electromagnetic radiation, sound, or elementary particles.


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