Heat as Electromagnetic and Molecular Kinetics

In summary, the conversation discusses the properties of an image and its ability to emit heat in the form of UV, IR, and light. It also explores the threshold at which light appears and the colors it can illuminate. The question of whether an induction furnace can produce a violet light at a frequency of 700THz is also raised. Finally, the conversation delves into the factors that limit the color and the role of molecular or electron dynamic response in illumination.
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Ronie Bayron
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Consider the image below
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Does it emit all 3 types of heat in the form of UV, IR and light?
At what threshold does light start to appear and what colors should it illuminate?
Hypothetically, say I have an induction furnace and is capable of setting frequencies to about 700THz, will it be able to illuminate a colored(violet) light at that frequency?
So, what limits its color? Does the illumination depends on molecular or electron dynamic response? I'd be delighted to see response from the forum. Thank you.
 
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Ronie Bayron said:
all 3 types of heat in the form of UV, IR and light
T > 0K is "all" types of heat; at first I read this as "all transport mechanisms" but your phrasing is a bit ambiguous.
 

What is heat?

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another. It can be transferred in three ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.

How is heat related to electromagnetic kinetics?

Heat is a form of energy and is therefore related to electromagnetic kinetics. Heat is transferred through the movement of electromagnetic waves, which are a type of energy.

What is the molecular kinetic theory of heat?

The molecular kinetic theory of heat states that heat is the result of the movement of molecules. As molecules move, they transfer energy to neighboring molecules, causing them to also move and increasing the overall temperature of the substance.

How does heat affect the behavior of molecules?

As heat is added to a substance, the molecules within it gain more kinetic energy and move faster. This can cause changes in the state of matter, such as melting or boiling, as well as changes in the chemical reactions and properties of the substance.

How is heat measured?

Heat is measured in units of energy, such as joules or calories. One common way to measure heat is with a thermometer, which measures the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance and displays it as temperature.

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