Subject: Re-emitting gamma radiation as ultraviolet light
Date: Tue Dec 18 17:55:23 2007
Posted by Meredith
Grade level: grad (science)
School: No school entered.
City: San Antonio State/Province: TX
Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1198025723.Ph
Message:
Is there a material or technology for absorbing gamma rays and reradiating
that energy as 160nm ultraviolet? Phosphors in florescent lights work
similarly: they absorb UV and radiate visible light. 160nm UV can break CO2
into carbon and oxygen.
Re: Re-emitting gamma radiation as ultraviolet light
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