What method of heat transfer occurs through wave energy?

The method of heat transfer that occurs through wave energy is radiation. Radiation involves the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves, allowing thermal energy to be transmitted through the vacuum of space or through transparent media without requiring direct contact or a medium.

This process is essential in many natural phenomena, such as the warmth felt from sunlight, which travels through the vacuum of space to reach the Earth. Unlike conduction and convection, which require matter to transfer heat (such as direct contact or the movement of fluids), radiation can occur even in a vacuum, making it a unique and important method of heat transfer in both environmental and technological contexts.