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To: DannyTN

0.0029 w/cm2.

And most of that doesn’t get past the epidermis. I don’t think so.


16 posted on 01/02/2023 10:59:16 AM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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“And most of that doesn’t get past the epidermis. I don’t think so.”

Near infrared in the range being discussed is mostly a higher frequency than water’s absorption spectrum. As such, significant penetration can occur. This characteristic is utilized in certain industrial heating applications where H2O is involved.


22 posted on 01/02/2023 12:13:07 PM PST by steve86 (Numquam accusatus, numquam ad curiam ibit, numquam ad carcerem™)
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