Infrared Waves


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Infrared Waves

As we know that IR is a type of electromagnetic radiation, a continuum of frequencies produced when atoms absorb and then release energy. Together, these types of radiation make up the electromagnetic spectrum. British astronomer William Herschel discovered infrared light in 1800, according to NASA. Infrared (IR) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from the nominal edge of visible red light at 0.74 micrometers, and extending conventionally to 300 micrometers.

  • Infrared (IR) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from the nominal edge of visible red light at 0.74 micrometers, and extending conventionally to 300 micrometers. Heat is transfered . 
  • from the Sun to Earth as infrared radiation. Infrared rays have lower frequencies than red light rays.
  • The prefix infra means 'below. All objects emit infrared radiation: The hotter something Is. the more infrared radiation it emits. You cannot see this radiation, but can detect its presence as warmth on your skin or by using an infrared camera, 
  • Infrared sensors from InfraTec are used in gas warning devices, gas analyzers, medical gas measurement technology, flame detectors and in contactless precision temperature measurement. These devices use the intensity measurement of infrared radiation in defined spectral ranges. 
  • The advantages of Infrared Sensor are: Their low power requirements make them suitable for most electronic devices such as laptops, telephones, PDAs.
  • They are capable of detecting motion in presence/ absence of light almost with same reliability. They do not require contact with object to for detection. 
  • Most encyclopedias and physics books credit the great British astronomer, Sir William Herschel, with the discovery of infrared radiation in 1800. These are the electromagnetic waves of frequency range 3x 10l Hz to 4 x 10 Hz.

  • Infrared waves sometimes are called as heat waves because their absorption causes the heating effect in the bodies and surroundings.
  • Infrared waves are produced by hot bodies and molecules.
  • These waves are not detected by human eye but snakes can detect them. 
  • Infrared frequencies are affected by hard objects (e.g. walls, doors) , smoke, dust, fog, sunlight etc. Hence it does not work through walls or doors. Infrared waves at high power can damage the eyes.
  • Uses:

    Infrared waves are used

     (i) in physical therapy, i.e., to treat muscular strain.

    (ii) to provide electrical energy to satellite by using solar cells

    (iii) for producing dehydrated fruits

    (iv) for taking photographs during the conditions of fog, smoke etc.

    (v) in green houses to keep the plants warm

    (vi) in revealing the secret writings on the ancient walls.

    (vii) in solar water heaters and cookers

    (viii) in weather forecasting through infra red photography

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    Question : 1

    What are the disadvantages of IR?

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    Infrared waves are also called ______________________ .

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    Question : 3
    Who discovered infrared?
     
     
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