Infrared By Kevin Ly Infrared light has wavelengths
Infrared By Kevin Ly
Infrared light has wavelengths between 1 mm and 1000 nm.
Infrared light s Infrared light has frequencies between 1011 hertz and 1014 hertz.
Infrared light s Infrared light is between microwaves and visible in the electromagnetic spectrum.
s Infrared light cameras are used for surveillance, aerospace + military applications. s Infrared light motor - uses IR light to run a small motor. s Wireless technology - computers use IR to communicate between networked computers. s Digital cameras - use IR sensors to make better pictures. s Night vision uses infrared images.
s Humans can’t see infrared light. s Snake, mosquitoes, and other predators can see in the dark because of infrared light. s The two main types of detectors are thermal and photonic.
s To much infrared will make you overheat from the inside. s Our cells will tell us if our temperature is overheating.
s William Herschel discovered infrared light in 1800. s William Herschel decided to investigate the temperature of the each light. s William Herschel discovered that the hottest point was next to the red color.
Bibliography s Darvill, Andy. "Infrared Light. " Andy Darvill's Science Site: Home. 12 Apr. 2010. Web. 04 May 2010. <http: //www. darvill. clara. net/>. s Netting, Ruth. "The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Infra Red. " C L a R a. N E T - Customer Index. 27 May 2007. Web. 04 May 2010. <http: //home. clara. net/darvill/emaginfra. ht m>.
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