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  • Shortwave Radiation Wavelength: Understanding UV & Infrared
    Shortwave radiation has a wavelength range of 0.1 to 3 micrometers (µm).

    Here's a breakdown:

    * 0.1 µm: This is the shortest wavelength of shortwave radiation, typically associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

    * 3 µm: This is the longest wavelength of shortwave radiation, representing the boundary with the longer wavelengths of infrared radiation.

    Keep in mind:

    * Shortwave radiation is the energy from the sun that reaches the Earth.

    * Longwave radiation is the energy that the Earth emits back into space.

    * The specific wavelengths within the shortwave radiation range can be further categorized as:

    * Ultraviolet (UV): 0.1 to 0.4 µm

    * Visible: 0.4 to 0.7 µm

    * Near-infrared (NIR): 0.7 to 3 µm

    It's important to remember that these are approximate ranges, and the specific wavelengths emitted by the sun can vary depending on factors like solar activity.

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