Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-59, 62) and index.
Contents:
The basics of light energy -- Historic discoveries of infrared and ultraviolet radiation -- Infrared and ultraviolet radiation characteristics -- Studying the universe -- Infrared and ultraviolet radiation in our daily life -- Using infrared and ultraviolet for medical treatments -- Future applications.
Summary:
"Every second of every day, the sun emits wave after wave of radiation hurtling toward our planet. Even though we can't see most of this radiation with the naked eye, scientists have learned how to use these invisible waves to our advantage. From infrared systems to guide missiles to ultraviolet-sterilized laboratory work areas, visible light's closest neighbors on the electromagnetic spectrum have a lot to offer us. This title explores the science and discovery of infrared and ultraviolet radiation, as well as the ingenious ways scientists and engineers have used them"--Page 4 of cover.
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