Renewable Design for M7 Scanning Lens - LWIR lenses (Longwave Infrared Lenses) – ChuangAn

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A thermographic camera (also called an infrared camera or thermal imaging camera, thermal camera or thermal imager) is a device that creates an image using infrared (IR) radiation, similar to a normal camera that forms an image using visible light. Instead of the 400–700 nanometre (nm) range of the visible light camera, infrared cameras are sensitive to wavelengths from about 1,000 nm (1 micrometre or μm) to about 14,000 nm (14 μm). The practice of capturing and analyzing the data they provide is called thermography. Applications: Originally developed for military use during the Korean War, thermographic cameras have slowly migrated into other fields as varied as medicine and archeology. More recently, the lowering of prices has helped fuel the adoption of infrared viewing technology. Advanced optics and sophisticated software interfaces continue to enhance the versatility of IR cameras.

Viewed from space by WISE using a thermal camera, asteroid 2010 AB78 appears redder than the background stars as it emits most of its light at longer infrared wavelengths. In visible light and near-infrared it is very faint and difficult to see.

Astronomy, in telescopes such as UKIRT, the Spitzer Space Telescope, WISE and the James Webb Space Telescope
Automotive night vision
Auditing of acoustic insulation for sound reduction
Baby monitoring systems
Chemical imaging
Data center monitoring
Electrical distribution equipment diagnosis and maintenance, such as transformer yards and distribution panels
Nondestructive testing
Research and development of new products
Pollution effluent detection
Locating pest infestations
Aerial archaeology
Flame detector
Meteorology (thermal images from weather satellites are used to determine cloud temperature/height and water vapor concentrations, depending on the wavelength)
Cricket Umpire Decision Review System. To detect faint contact of the ball with the bat (and hence a heat patch signature on the bat after contact).
Autonomous navigation
Malicious ApplicationsNighttime wildlife photography
- Thermal Attack is an approach that exploits heat traces left after interacting with interfaces, such as touchscreens or keyboards, to uncover the user's input.
Inspecting photovoltaic power plants