Why Are Infrared Waves Associated With Heat?

Why Are Infrared Waves Associated With Heat?

Infrared waves have enough energy to excite electrons and influence the vibration of atoms and molecules, which is what we refer to as heat. Learn more about the relationship between heat and infrared radiation in this text.

Topics

  • infrared radiation
  • heat
  • electromagnetic waves
  • UV light
  • X-ray
  • thermal radiation
  • optics