IR Source Spectral Range (cm⁻¹) IR Region
Nernst Glower (ZrO2-Y2O3 10000 - 50 Near-, Mid- & Far-IR
Rod; 9:1)
Globar (SiC Rod) 4000 - 200 Mid-IR
Incandescent Lamp 7000 - 400 Near to Mid-IR
(Nichrome Wire , 80% Ni &
20 % Cr)
Mercury Arc Lamp 200- 10 Far-IR
Tungsten-Halogen Lamp 12800 - 4000 Near-IR
CO₂ Laser 1100 - 900 Mid-IR (Selective)
12800 - 4000 Near-IR
4000 - 200 Mid-IR
200 - 10 Far-IR
4000 - 670 Most Used
Operating Temperature
(K)
1200 ⁓ 2200
1300 ⁓ 1500
⁓ 1100
1600 ⁓ 2000
2500 ⁓ 3000
300 ⁓ 500