By using ordinary and low cost equipments, we present in this work two experiments intending to improve the experimental introduction into the electromagnetic spectrum. Particular emphasis is given to the infrared range of the spectrum and its application in the daily life. In order to see the infrared, a digital camera was properly modified becoming sensitive to this particular range of the electromagnetic spectrum. In the first part of the work, we give a brief introduction on infrared sensors and emitter and in the second part we show the experiments and the results.
infrared; electromagnetic spectrum; digital camera; webcam; teaching of experimental physics
