Woodlamppuvalaistus
Woodlamppuvalaistus, also known as Wood's lamp illumination or black light, refers to the use of a lamp that emits ultraviolet (UV) light, typically in the UVA range. This type of lighting has found applications in various fields due to the phenomenon of fluorescence, where certain materials absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible light.
The primary component of a Wood's lamp is a bulb, often a mercury-vapor lamp, fitted with a
In dermatology, Wood's lamp examination is a diagnostic tool used to identify various skin conditions. For instance,
Beyond medicine, Wood's lamp illumination is employed in forensic science to detect bodily fluids, counterfeit currency,