Definition: Electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm
Alright class, settle down, letās take a look! Today weāre tackling āinfrared,ā itās quite a word, you see. Let's break it down, nice and slow, for clarity! The dictionary tells us, with a helpful plea: āElectromagnetic radiationā¦thatās the key!ā Itās light, but not like what we can see , A hidden spectrum, wild and free. Longer than the colors of the rainbow bright, But shorter than microwaves ā it's a curious sight! Weāre talking wavelengths, you understand? Between 700 nanometers, across the land⦠And one millimeter, thatās the upper bound, A range of light we canāt see around. Think about heat lamps, warm and grand, They give off infrared ā a radiant strand! Animals use it too, to sense their prey, Detecting warmth in a shadowy way. So remember this: Infrared's a name, For light beyond our visible game! Do you have any questions for me? Letās discuss and see!