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Fluorescence
visible light is absorbed and visible light is emitted at the same time- the relaxation happens very quickly after excitation
Phosphorescence
Visible light is absorbed and then a while later is emitted- relaxation occurs after a period of time
Incandescence
Energy is put in from heat and given off as visible light
Chemiliuminescence
Energy released during a chemical reaction is absorbed to cause ecitation. Relaxtion produces visible light
Biolouminescence
Chemiluminescence that occurs in a biological organism
Triboluminescence
Physical pressure or torque provides energy for excitation. Relaxation produces visible light
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Anonymous
ID
79728
Card Set
Chemistry
Description
Ways of Producing Light
Updated
2011-04-15T01:17:56Z
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