There are a lot of things that infrared lights are used for, primarily sight enhacements. Just to name a few, infrared lights are used for night vision, thermography, hyperspectral imagery, tracking, and heating.
Astronomers use infrared light to map the dust in between stars.
Yes, infrared lights are generally considered safe for use in home therapy devices when used according to manufacturer instructions.
No, dogs cannot see infrared lights. They can see some colors, but their vision is limited compared to humans.
X-ray & infrared
Common types of lights used in motion detection systems include infrared lights, ultrasonic lights, and microwave lights. These lights emit different types of signals that are reflected back when motion is detected, triggering the detection system to activate lighting.
Motion sensing lights use a passive system that detects infrared energy. These sensors are known as PIR (passive infrared) detectors or pyroelectric sensors. Human skin averages to be 93 degrees F, which radiates infrared energy in a wavelength that is between 9 and 10 micrometers. The sensors dectect quick movement of objects that radiate between 8 to 12 micrometers of infrared energy.
No, since there is insufficient energy in infrared photons to carry on photosynthesis.
Morse code. Infra red light modulated and sent down fibre optic cable. Traffic lights Display panels.
the lights you use to heat food ( like the red lights that heat the chicken they sell at Walmart,) the TV remote and a cat scan.
Yes, many red light photo enforcement cameras use infrared flash technology to capture images at night without using visible light like green lights. This allows the camera to operate discreetly without alerting drivers.
Infrared radiation is an electromagnetic wave.
Yes, it can take pix in infrared.