infraröt

Infraröt is not a widely recognized term in mainstream science. In many contexts it appears as a misspelling or variant of infrarot, the German word for infrared, or as a coined term in fiction or informal glossaries. Because it has no standard definition in established scientific literature, its meaning can vary by source.

Infrared refers to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, typically from about 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter. It is commonly divided into near infrared, mid infrared, and far infrared, reflecting different regions of the spectrum and their practical uses. In everyday and technical language, infrarot is used to describe devices or phenomena that detect, emit, or manipulate infrared radiation.

Applications of infrared technology include thermal imaging and night vision, infrared spectroscopy for chemical analysis, remote sensing, and certain fiber-optic communication systems. Infrared detectors and sensors rely on materials such as bolometers, thermopiles, or semiconductor photodiodes (for example InGaAs or InSb) to convert infrared energy into electrical signals. Infrared systems are valued for their ability to operate in low-light conditions and to probe heat signatures.

If infraröt appears in a text, it is advisable to check the context for whether it is a typographical error, a brand or project name, or a fictional concept. There is no widely accepted scientific definition of infraröt as a distinct physical category.

See also: infrared, infrarot, infrared spectroscopy, thermal imaging.