Uranium glass under UV light
Objects made of uranium glass under a UV lamp. The UV radiation is absorbed by the uranium atoms in the glass followed by the emission of visible green light as the excited electrons fall to their ground state by an alternate path. The process by which visible radiation is emitted as a result of absorption of invisible radiation is called fluorescence. Most of us live with the phenomenon every day as most public buildings such as shops and offices use fluorescent lighting. The cabinet has a mirror at the back. You might just be able to see the photographer!
Visit the Hemswell Antique Centres for an interesting day out.
Uranium glass under UV light
Objects made of uranium glass under a UV lamp. The UV radiation is absorbed by the uranium atoms in the glass followed by the emission of visible green light as the excited electrons fall to their ground state by an alternate path. The process by which visible radiation is emitted as a result of absorption of invisible radiation is called fluorescence. Most of us live with the phenomenon every day as most public buildings such as shops and offices use fluorescent lighting. The cabinet has a mirror at the back. You might just be able to see the photographer!
Visit the Hemswell Antique Centres for an interesting day out.