A supernova of Type Ia has a much higher peak luminosity than a supernova of Type II. When we measure luminosity, we are including the energy of all of the following EXCEPT:

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Neutrinos have a very low interaction cross section and are not typically included when measuring luminosity of astronomical objects. The other options (ultraviolet radiation, gamma rays, and X-rays) are all forms of electromagnetic radiation and are included in luminosity measurements.

A Supernova of Type Ia Has a Much Higher Peak