The document discusses optical pyrometers, which are non-contact thermometers used to measure high temperatures. It describes the principle of pyrometers, which measure the electromagnetic radiation emitted by heated bodies to determine their temperature. Specifically, it explains that optical pyrometers work by using the human eye to match the brightness of the object being measured to a calibrated lamp filament, allowing the temperature to be determined based on the current needed to match the brightnesses. Examples of applications include measuring temperatures of molten metals, furnaces, and other highly heated materials.