Infrared Temperature: How It Works

Are you interested in how Infrared Temperature Measurement works? Are you trying to understand the physics behind the process?

Wahl Instruments invented portable handheld infrared temperature measurement with our Heat Spy series.  Our expertise in infrared means we know it inside and out - and we're happy to share our knowledge!

Watch our Seven Part Educational Video series on What is Infrared Temperature Measurement and How Does It Work?

Part 1: What is Infrared?  Why Use Infrared?

Part 2: What is Spectral Range?

Part 3: What is Emissivity?

Part 4: Infrared Optics & Distance to Spot Ratio

Part 5: Know Your Environment for Fixed Infrared Installation

Part 6: Palmer Wahl's Infrared Temperature Product Line

Part 7: Infrared Applications

We offer Handheld Infrared Pyrometers and Fixed Infrared Pyrometers is a variety of spectral ranges.