Incandescence

Incandescence is the emission of electromagnetic radiation (including visible light) from a hot body as a result of its high temperature. The term derives from the Latin verb incandescere, to glow white. A common use of incandescence is the incandescent light bulb, now being phased out.

"Incandescent" redirects here. For the album by Crumbächer, see Incandescent (album).
For the science fiction novel with the same name, see Incandescence (novel). For information on the intensity and spectrum (color) of incandescence, see thermal radiation.

Incandescence is due to thermal radiation. It usually refers specifically to visible light, while thermal radiation refers also to infrared or any other electromagnetic radiation.

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