Infrared waves were discovered in the 1800s by William Herschel and have longer wavelengths than visible light as well as ultraviolet. Infrared is something that is heard of often this is because infrared is often used for a variety of technology that the military uses such as night vision goggles. Infrared energy can be seen using appropriate equipments and it shows the different temperatures of what is around.Advancing in military technology is essential in fighting in wars and coming out victorious which makes infrared important. Infrared can also detect many things in the universe that visible light cannot detect, objects such as stars, nebulas, as well as planets can be seen. The James Webb Space telescope uses infrared energy to reveal objects hidden in the universe. Keeping infrared helps reveal the mysteries of the universe and plays a major role in astronomy. Infrared therapy is also common, the absorption of infrared rays expels the carbon dioxide found in the body and also helps with decreasing inflammation found in the body. Infrared improves the immune system which is helpful for people who get sick often. Infrared rays can help diagnose and treat illnesses. This allows for humans to get treatments for diseases and illnesses without having to undergo surgery. The radiation that infrared emits is what satellites use to study the changes in land and sea surface temperatures. This is important for others to tell what is going on in earth. It heats up the earth and allows for humans to be able to survive on earth by keeping it at the perfect temperature which allows for humans to live. Infrared data also helps distinguish from a fire and just a hot place, meaning it allows for fires that are not easily detected to be put out. Helping the habitats of animals to not be destroyed. The negative aspect of infrared is radiation which can in turn damage the eyes of a person, taking the appropriate precautions will allow for a person to not have any more severe damaging effects.
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