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  • Infrared Wavelength Explained: Range, Types & Comparison
    Infrared radiation has a wavelength range of 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter. This falls between visible light (which has shorter wavelengths) and microwaves (which have longer wavelengths).

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Visible light: 400 - 700 nanometers

    * Infrared: 700 nanometers - 1 millimeter

    * Microwaves: 1 millimeter - 1 meter

    Keep in mind that this is a general range, and infrared radiation can be further divided into subcategories based on wavelength:

    * Near-infrared: 700 - 1400 nanometers

    * Mid-infrared: 1400 - 3000 nanometers

    * Far-infrared: 3000 - 100,000 nanometers

    Infrared radiation plays a crucial role in various applications, including:

    * Thermal imaging: Detecting heat signatures

    * Remote sensing: Studying Earth's atmosphere and surface

    * Medical imaging: Diagnosing injuries and illnesses

    * Communication: Fiber optic cables

    * Heating: Infrared heaters

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