The analysis of atmospheric watervapour condensing into water droplets is successfully characterised by infraredspectroscopy (IR). A distinct IR wavelength range (4-8?m) indicates a first-order phase changeof particles (atoms, clusters and molecules) transitioning from vapour to dropletphase.43 Experimental results strongly support the existence betweenphoton emission with latent heat (thermal energy) releasing to the surroundingatmosphere.
The emission of a photon delineates a transition from a higherenergetic level to a lower energetic level in water vapour in vacuumconditions.44 The process is an example of radiative transfermechanism and is described by the radiative transfer equations. As water vapourtransitions to condensed phase, the molecules arrive at a new local thermalequilibrium (LTE). Additionally, through accounting photon energy emissionsthrough quantum electrodynamics (QED) – Trouton’s rule was proven withevidence.45 This consolidated the connection between latent heat withtemperature of vaporisation of water molecules and other substances such as metals.
46The study recorded concentrated signatures of background radiation during watervapour condensation and similar results found with metals. The backgroundradiation emitted was greater than the constant background Plank’s intensityradiation present in the atmosphere.47 What also must be consideredis the geometric structuring within the system. Correct conformation of watermolecules is required for the emission of photons and simultaneously condense. Researchersconcluded the emission of one photon represented the formation of one bond,specifically a hydrogen bond for water vapour molecules.48 This theorycoupled with signature wavelengths of condensation transitions can potentially increasesuccessful preservation of global climate. Through cloud infrared lasers it ispossible to stimulate photon emission from water vapour molecules to de-excite theirstate lowering their energy to a condensed phase.
Instigating cloud formationand with potential of future development for artificial cooling by releasing andreflecting heat emission to return to space through characteristic radiation.49
