Radio Wave
- Telecommunications
- Broadcasting: Radio and television transmission
- Astronomy study
Microwave
- Satellite transmissions
- Radar systems to detect objects(size, form and position)
- Cooking
Infrared
- Night vision
- Thermal imaging and physiotherapy
- Remote controls for TV/VCR
- Heating in physiotherapy
- Thermometer
- Cooking
Visible Light
- Sight
- Photosynthesis in plants
- Photography
Ultraviolet
- Identification of counterfeit notes
- Production of fluorescent effects
- Production of vitamin D in the skin
- Sterilisation to destroy germs
- Pest control
X-ray
- Disinfecting drinking water
- Radiotherapy
- Radiography (X-ray photograph)
- Detection of cracks in building structures
Gamma Ray
- Crystallography
- Cancer treatment
- Sterilisation of equipment
- Pest control in agriculture