Infrared Optics

Infrared optics is the technology that studies the laws of electromagnetic waves in the infrared band and applies them to various fields. Here are some basic concepts, technical principles, and application areas of infrared optics. Infrared optical devices are used to collect, focus, or collimate light within the wavelength range of 760 to 14,000 nanometers. Infrared radiation is further divided into four different spectral ranges:

· Near-Infrared Range (NIR): 700 – 900 nanometers

· Short-Wave Infrared Range (SWIR): 900 – 2300 nanometers

· Mid-Wave Infrared Range (MWIR): 3000 – 5000 nanometers

· Long-Wave Infrared Range (LWIR): 8000 – 14000 nanometers

Application Areas

Infrared optical technology has a wide range of applications in various fields, including military, industrial, medical, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring.