Infrared (IR) radiation is a segment of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths from approximately 700 nanometres (nm) to 1 millimetre (mm).
Wavelength Characteristics:
- IR wavelengths are longer than those of visible light but shorter than radio waves.
General Understanding:
- Commonly known as infrared, this region lies just beyond the visible spectrum of light.
Application:
- Infrared radiation plays a crucial role in applications such as thermal imaging, remote sensing, and spectroscopy due to its unique wavelength range that interacts differently with various materials.