Title :
The fundamental principles of fluorescence
Author :
Fonda, Gorton R.
Author_Institution :
Employed in the research laboratory of the General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Abstract :
Fluorescence is a property of many substances. It consists of an emission of light under excitation by radiation whose wave length falls within a critical absorption band. When the emission persists for an appreciable period after the existing radiation has been extinguished, it is known as phosphorescence. The fundamental principles of fluorescence are described in detail.
Keywords :
Absorption; Atomic measurements; Electrons; Fluorescence; Lighting; Luminescence; Phosphors; Resonance;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/T-AIEE.1938.5057761
