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Infrared radiation
/ˌɪnfɹəɹˈɛd ɹˌeɪdɪˈeɪʃən/
/ˌɪnfɹɚɹˈɛd ɹˌeɪdɪˈeɪʃən/Infrared radiation
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electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
Example
Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation emitted by objects to visualize temperature variations.
Infrared cameras detect heat by measuring the transmittance of infrared radiation emitted by objects.
Vibrational energy levels in molecules determine their ability to absorb or emit infrared radiation.
