@halidecamera @carpetneon less harmful to what? rhodopsin could detect infrared which could impact circadian signalling https://t.co/8pBLNdeB88 iPhone is prob not powerful/significant enough at all though
Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization.
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The discussions showcase a mix of curiosity and support for the study, with examples like references to the PNAS paper and mentions of personal experiences seeing infrared. Words such as 'perceive,' 'study resolves,' and 'long-standing question' reflect a scientific tone and interest, while some casual comments and questions deepen engagement and hint at broader implications.
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Abstract in brief
- Humans can perceive infrared laser light as visible through a process called two-photon chromophore isomerization, which activates the visual pigments in our eyes.
- Experimental evidence shows that human photoreceptors respond even to near-infrared light above 900 nm, with increased sensitivity at these wavelengths, suggesting a nonlinear optical process.
- Biochemical and quantum mechanics studies confirm that near-infrared light causes direct isomerization of visual pigments via two-photon absorption, enabling human perception of infrared light.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@joachimgoedhart Humans can see wavelengths >1000 nm if the light is bright enough. This phenomenon was first studied in the 1940s. Here’s a recent paper: https://t.co/dTUIyJ4C4q
@Grimhood @jaycousins It's probably something that westerners can't. I ate relatively well (organic home grown meals etc) while living with my mom as a child, which might explain why I could. Notably, the A2 mechanism may be different than this one: https://t.co/BH45ashE29
@lemonodor @_Zam15_ @thenewarea51 In fact, directing a laser using collumnated coherent light directly in one’s eye can apparently induce a photochemical response in rod receptors up to 1,025 nm if directed directly into your eye. Especially with all other light filtered out as they did. https://t.co/vzMjgaqdRZ
@Dan_Brisbois @WallStreetApes actually, humans are capable of seeing IR to small extent, it just looks pale green and probably depends on vitamin A status since retinol is needed for stronger vision in general. https://t.co/1Drf3YvfBA
Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization. Study resolves a long-standing question about the ability of humans to perceive near infrared radiation. https://t.co/bBFemFnBG7
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@KenNort43180172 @WallStreetApes Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization https://t.co/1vISKjxPhz .... it's been known for over 10 years that we sense infrared, specifically when its pulsed...
@Dan_Brisbois @WallStreetApes actually, humans are capable of seeing IR to small extent, it just looks pale green and probably depends on vitamin A status since retinol is needed for stronger vision in general. https://t.co/1Drf3YvfBA
Did you know humans are able to see in infra-red spectrum of light? See this research paper: https://t.co/1Drf3YvfBA Also this quote: > Some authors of the present paper perceived low energy IR laser radiation of 1,060 nm as a pale greenish light. Not all green is green.
@dvatae @Keisaraynja_ @meteoradnp Because that’s the only documented way humans have experienced seeing infrared light. Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(50), E5445–E5454. https://t.co/cfqKushCA2
@RileyRalmuto https://t.co/VeYENiOnAm
@Grimhood @jaycousins It's probably something that westerners can't. I ate relatively well (organic home grown meals etc) while living with my mom as a child, which might explain why I could. Notably, the A2 mechanism may be different than this one: https://t.co/BH45ashE29
@halidecamera @carpetneon less harmful to what? rhodopsin could detect infrared which could impact circadian signalling https://t.co/8pBLNdeB88 iPhone is prob not powerful/significant enough at all though
@myrrlyn It’s well studied: https://t.co/rEHREkmt7j
@Hair_Artiste We should be able to see in some of the IR freq range that thought to be contributing to healing. "Long wavelength-sensitive visual pigments of vertebrates exhibit maximal absorption at the ∼500- to ∼625-nm range." https://t.co/BH45ashE29
@joachimgoedhart Humans can see wavelengths >1000 nm if the light is bright enough. This phenomenon was first studied in the 1940s. Here’s a recent paper: https://t.co/dTUIyJ4C4q
これだったかな Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization | PNAS https://t.co/39czXSKmvZ
@lemonodor @_Zam15_ @thenewarea51 In fact, directing a laser using collumnated coherent light directly in one’s eye can apparently induce a photochemical response in rod receptors up to 1,025 nm if directed directly into your eye. Especially with all other light filtered out as they did. https://t.co/vzMjgaqdRZ
@Modeus2022 @MillieA33438970 If it was hot enough you could see the beams interactions with the air it travels thru therefore you could see it https://t.co/VTEpZgPd3t https://t.co/rOMgHbYMZN
Some people can see infrared from TV remote controls Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization https://t.co/WwRgPtyW4L https://t.co/A6tczFMmNi
@bedcatalysis @rln_nelson @RoelofBoer @Veritatem2021 @benmooreau @Michael_D_Crow @Roadshow11235 @ChrisBBacon3 @oakden_wolf @BubbasRanch @jimdtweet @Kenneth72712993 @fergustp @freddie07068768 @wlbeeton @njbtweet @Canadianworker2 @donnieofthedead @HaleyTessIsis @PhydellaLL @NoelTurner194 @keithamccluskey @mikeslastword @Barbarajdurkin @Vander_Dude @bodhi_child @WindFmAnalytics @android21539794 @cieloyla @joe_possibly @Hakimi09966557 @USNA_73 @IngersolRobert @LofayPeter @GlennCarr6 @fern_60 @mogrant61 @RRB05871793 @Hakimi82421476 @insane_voice @ClimateSkeptic4 @IanDJbrown2 @WayneAllanH @N3S73 @MarshallCd @ejwwest @Narvuntien @priscian You mean the PNAS paper with the title "Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization", in which the authors present clear evidence of IR being visible to the human eye. Who's the "moron" here?
Humans Can Detect IR Light. https://t.co/zEqJlRj2sF
Human infrared vision is triggered by two-photon chromophore isomerization. Study resolves a long-standing question about the ability of humans to perceive near infrared radiation. https://t.co/bBFemFnBG7
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