near-infrared

adjective

near-in·fra·red ˌnir-ˌin-frə-ˈred

-(ˌ)frä-

: of or relating to the shorter wavelengths of radiation in the infrared spectrum and especially to those between 0.7 and 2.5 micrometers

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The mask works by emitting red and near-infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin to stimulate collagen production and improve texture. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024 There are two primary types: red light therapy utilizes near-infrared light and can help with wrinkles, while blue light therapy uses wavelengths of blue light to help kill acne-causing bacteria. —

Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024 Locating the Lyman break requires imaging with a spectrograph, which can sample the full spectrum of near-infrared light. —

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024 It is hoped that once the technology is developed further it could be used to prevent infections in the weeks after surgery, via periodic applications of near-infrared light. —

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