INFRARED

WHAT IS INFRARED

• Invisible radiant energy
• Lies between the visible and microwaves portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Waves are thermal.

HOW CAN WE SEE USING INFRARED

WAVELENGH

COMPARISON

• The wavelength is equal/compared to a hydrogen molecule.

HARMFUL?

• It isn't harmful but for example you wouldn't want to place your hand on a hot stove.

APPLICATIONS FOR INFRARED

• Doctors use infrared lamps to treat skin diseases.
• Infrared is used for communication between devices.
• A wireless mouse.

SOURCES

• Google
• Ehow.com
• Science.hq.nasa.gov
• Missionscience.nasa.gov