Tag: Photon Emission
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Phosphorescence
Phosphorescence is a type of photoluminescence in which a substance emits light after being exposed to light energy (electromagnetic radiation). Unlike fluorescence, which is usually short-lived, phosphorescence can continue to emit light for a period of time after the initial exposure. The excited electrons tend to decay at a much slower rate. This can be…
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Fluorescence
Fluorescence is a type of photoluminescence in which a substance absorbs light at a certain wavelength and then emits light at a longer wavelength, sometimes within the visible spectrum. This phenomenon is used in a wide range of applications, including biomedical imaging, chemical analysis, and materials science. One of the primary differentiating factors between fluorescence…
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Photoluminescence
Photoluminescence refers to the emission of light from a material after it has been excited by an external (photon) source, such as a laser. This process involves the absorption of a photon by the material, followed by the emission of that photon as visible light. Photoluminescence can be used to study the optical and electronic…