Peak Wave Deviation: How Far Do Objects Emit EM Radiation?

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Objects emit electromagnetic radiation across a spectrum, with intensity varying by wavelength, as described by blackbody radiation principles. Humans primarily emit infrared radiation, but they also produce some microwave radiation. The peak wavelength of emitted radiation depends on the object's temperature, following Wien's displacement law. Therefore, the distance from the peak wave where radiation is emitted can vary significantly based on the object's thermal characteristics. Understanding these emissions is crucial for applications in thermography and remote sensing.
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How far from the peak wave do objects emit electromagnetic radiation? Humans emit infrared radiation, but I read that we also emit some microwave also.
 
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Nim said:
How far from the peak wave do objects emit electromagnetic radiation? Humans emit infrared radiation, but I read that we also emit some microwave also.

Blackbody radiation is a continuum. You radiate over the whole spectrum, with intensity varying as a function of wavelength.
 

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