Ultraviolet - Wikipedia Ultraviolet radiation, also known as simply UV, is electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths of 10–400 nanometers, shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays UV radiation is present in sunlight and constitutes about 10% of the total electromagnetic radiation output from the Sun
Ultraviolet radiation | Definition, Examples, Effects, Wavelengths . . . Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is undetectable by the human eye, although, when it falls on certain materials, it may cause them to fluoresce—i e , emit electromagnetic radiation of lower energy, such as visible light Many insects, however, are able to see ultraviolet radiation
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation - World Health Organization (WHO) Solar emissions include visible light, heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation Just as visible light consists of different colours that become apparent in a rainbow, the UV radiation spectrum is divided into three regions called UVA, UVB and UVC
Ultraviolet Waves - Science@NASA Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light Although UV waves are invisible to the human eye, some insects, such as bumblebees, can see them This is similar to how a dog can hear the sound of a whistle just outside the hearing range of humans
Facts About Ultraviolet Radiation | Radiation and Your Health | CDC Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by both natural and artificial sources There are both benefits and risks to UV radiation You should always protect yourself from over-exposure to reduce your risk of sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer
Ultraviolet Light or UV Radiation - Science Notes and Projects Ultraviolet light that is close to visible light in terms of energy (near ultraviolet UVA and UVB) is non-ionizing radiation However, energetic (UVC or shortwave) ultraviolet light is ionizing and has an increased capacity to damage DNA and kill cells
What Is Ultraviolet Light? - Live Science Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes black-light posters glow, and is responsible for summer tans — and sunburns However, too much exposure to UV radiation is