Infrared Therapy
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Thermal radiation or Infrared is a band of energy in the complete electromagnetic spectrum and it has been used effectively for millennia to treat/ease certain maladies and discomforts. Infrared (IR) is a type of electromagnetic radiation, including wavelengths between the 780 nm to 1000 μm. IR is divided into different bands: Near-Infrared (NIR, 0.78~3.0 μm), Mid-Infrared (MIR, 3.0~50.0 μm) and Far-Infrared (FIR, 50.0~1000.0 μm) as defined in standard ISO 20473:2007 Optics and photonics -- Spectral bands.[1]
Classification[edit | edit source]
The classification of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) has three sub-divisions for the IR radiation[2]
| Type | Wavelength |
|---|---|
| IR A (Near IR) | 700-1400nm |
| IR B (Mid-IR) | 1400-3000nm |
| IR C (Far-IR) | 3000 nm– 0.1 mm |
An alternative classification provided in ISO 20473 [2]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Tsai SR, Hamblin MR. Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. 2017 May 1;170:197-207.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vatansever F, Hamblin MR. Far infrared radiation (FIR): its biological effects and medical applications. Photonics & lasers in medicine. 2012 Nov 1;1(4):255-66.
