Electromagnetic radiation<span>, is a form of energy emitted by moving charged particles. As it travels through space it behaves like a </span>wave<span>, and has an oscillating electric field component and an oscillating magnetic field. These </span>waves<span> oscillate perpendicularly to and in phase with one another.</span>
The source of electromagnetic waves are charged particles that begin to oscillate when acted upon by a disturbance. These oscillating particles create an oscillating magnetic field. The oscillating magnetic field then creates an oscillating electric field, and an oscillating electric field in turn creates an oscillating magnetic field.
