Infrared radiation, or heat, is a form of electromagnetic energy that is not visible to our eyes. The wavelength of infrared radiation is greater than that of visible light, but much shorter than the wavelength of microwaves. All forms of heat are based on infrared radiation. Infrared photography allows objects to be seen in the dark. It uses cameras that are sensitive to infrared radiation and so they can detect warm objects in the dark.
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