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Invisible light path

An infrared beam is a focused stream of light at wavelengths just beyond what the human eye can see.

Infrared beams power remote controls, trigger automatic doors and security systems, and enable night-vision devices.

When something breaks the beam, it activates a sensor: The infrared beam detected motion at the entrance.

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