Ultraviolet light is useful for many things from cool looking posters and party decorations to helping law enforcement find body fluids and evidence. Some government issued documents, like passports, have watermarks built in that can only bee seen under UV lights to check authenticity. Crime Scene Investigators can use UV lights to find blood that has been "cleaned" up, semen on surfaces, and other fluids that the suspect thought they wiped away. Many night clubs also use UV lights with invisible stamping to determine paying or underage customers. So the question maybe shouldn't be what can ultraviolet lights be used to find but rather what can they NOT find!
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Ultraviolet light can be used to find minerals such as scheelite, which fluoresces bright blue under UV light. This fluorescence is helpful in mineral identification and exploration.
Yes, ultraviolet light can be used to identify willemite, a mineral that usually shows a green fluorescence under short-wave ultraviolet light. This fluorescence property is a key characteristic used in mineral identification.
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Instruments commonly used to detect ultraviolet light include photomultiplier tubes, photodiodes, and ultraviolet-sensitive cameras. These instruments are designed to convert incoming ultraviolet light photons into measurable electrical signals for analysis.
Ultraviolet IS light. It comes from the sun. It's why we wear sun screen.
Well if we didn't have light then we could not see.
Ultraviolet light is used in water purification systems to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. It is used in forensic investigations to detect bodily fluids and other substances that are not visible to the naked eye. In medicine, ultraviolet light is used for the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Ultraviolet light produced by Ultraviolet lamps is used to kill bacteria on food and surgical tools.
House flies are not typically attracted to ultraviolet light, as they are primarily attracted to warmth, light, and odors such as decaying organic matter. Ultraviolet light is commonly used to attract insects like mosquitoes and moths, but it may not be effective for attracting house flies.
Invisible light, such as ultraviolet and infrared light, is important for various reasons. Ultraviolet light helps in Vitamin D synthesis in the skin and can be used to kill germs. Infrared light is used in technology for communication, remote controls, and thermal imaging.